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Paducah

Ecosystem Overview

The Paducah ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in cottle county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cottle County nearby has 65% more documented species, Paducah offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 cottle county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

35
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
34
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
18
Common Species
Frequently observed species
17
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common10 species
Occasional11 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 2 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Cottle County
-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Bassia scoparia

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common4 obs.
Torilis arvensis

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Very Common3 obs.
Solanum elaeagnifolium

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common2 obs.
Ambrosia trifida

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.
Lactuca serriola

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common2 obs.
Erigeron canadensis

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common2 obs.
Chauliognathus scutellaris

Chauliognathus scutellaris

Common2 obs.
Zelus renardii

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.
Sehirus cinctus

Sehirus cinctus

Common1 obs.
Arundo donax

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common1 obs.
Bromus catharticus

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Common1 obs.
Bromus tectorum

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.
Sorghum halepense

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.
Avena fatua

Avena fatua

wild oat

Occasional1 obs.
Cucurbita foetidissima

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional1 obs.
Medicago lupulina

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.
Albizia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.
Cissus trifoliata

Cissus trifoliata

vine-sorrel

Rare1 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.
Alternanthera pungens

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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