Goldthwaite

Ecosystem Overview

The Goldthwaite ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Mills County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mills County nearby has 36% more documented species, Goldthwaite offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 57 Mills County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 57 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Very Common2 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common1.19 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common1 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common1 obs.

Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria

Blackberry Looper

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare1 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-36% vs. current

Mullin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1600% vs. current

Timberlake Biological Field Station

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-36% vs. current

Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+50% vs. current

Double Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-36% vs. current

Smoky Bend Landing Strip

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-2% vs. current

Goldthwaite Municipal Airport

in Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+24% vs. current

Goldthwaite Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+28% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Mills County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Very Common2 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common1.19 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common1 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common1 obs.

Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria

Blackberry Looper

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare1 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-36% vs. current

Mullin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1600% vs. current

Timberlake Biological Field Station

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-36% vs. current

Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+50% vs. current

Double Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-36% vs. current

Smoky Bend Landing Strip

Importance: 0.50

52 species

-2% vs. current

Goldthwaite Municipal Airport

in Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+24% vs. current

Goldthwaite Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+28% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 57 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-36% species diversity