Van Horn
Ecosystem Overview
The Van Horn ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in culberson county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Manzanita Spring, Van Horn hosts 1250% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 culberson county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Euphorbia serrula
Euphorbia micromera
Yucca faxoniana
Spanish dagger
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Cyclophora nanaria
Aspidoscelis tesselatus
Diploid Checkered Whiptail
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Yucca elata
soaptree yucca
Ipomopsis longiflora
Sisymbrium irio
London rocket
Euphorbia serpillifolia
Thyme-Leaved Sandmat
Euphorbia glyptosperma
Ridgeseed Spurge
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Trianthema portulacastrum
Desert horsepurslane
Thymophylla pentachaeta
Verbesina encelioides
Golden crownbeard
Berlandiera lyrata
chocolate-flower
Vachellia vernicosa
viscid acacia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Culberson County
Discover 2 other wildlife-rich locations near Van Horn. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Van Hornwithin Culberson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.