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Childress

Ecosystem Overview

The Childress ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in childress county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baylor Lake, Childress hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 childress county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

18
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
17
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
10
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common6 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 2 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Baylor Lake
+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Diospyros virginiana

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.
Epicauta albida

Epicauta albida

Very Common1 obs.
Metaparia opacicollis

Metaparia opacicollis

Very Common1 obs.
Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.
Narraga fimetaria

Narraga fimetaria

Very Common1 obs.
Polymerus basalis

Polymerus basalis

Common1 obs.
Streptopelia decaocto

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.
Solanum elaeagnifolium

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.
Xanthisma spinulosum

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Common1 obs.
Hippodamia convergens

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.
Phidippus audax

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.
Tyrannus verticalis

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional1 obs.
Tyrannus forficatus

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.
Heterotheca canescens

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Occasional1 obs.
Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.
Cynodon dactylon

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional1 obs.
Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.
Erodium cicutarium

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Rare1 obs.

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