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Alpine

Ecosystem Overview

The Alpine ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in brewster county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 brewster county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
85
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 2 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Brewster County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus sonorus

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Very Common6 obs.
Odocoileus hemionus

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common5 obs.
Papilio multicaudata

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.
Libellula saturata

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.
Vanessa cardui

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common3 obs.
Euphorbia serpens

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common3 obs.
Bubo virginianus

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common3 obs.
Cynodon dactylon

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common3 obs.
Chilopsis linearis

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common3 obs.
Aphonopelma hentzi

Aphonopelma hentzi

Common2 obs.
Strymon melinus

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.
Zerene cesonia

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional2 obs.
Solanum elaeagnifolium

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional2 obs.
Pituophis catenifer

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Occasional2 obs.
Columbina inca

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional2 obs.
Scolopax minor

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional2 obs.
Melanerpes lewis

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.
Lamium amplexicaule

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare2 obs.
Chlosyne lacinia

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Rare2 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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