Buffalo Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Buffalo Springs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in lubbock 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 #3 for species diversity among 13 lubbock county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Argia funebris
Cicindela punctulata
Punctured Tiger Beetle
Nathalis iole
Dainty Sulphur
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Enallagma civile
Familiar Bluet
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Aspidoscelis gularis
Texas Spotted Whiptail
Dythemis velox
Swift Setwing
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Opsius stactogalus
Leafhopper
Dythemis fugax
Checkered Setwing
Zerene cesonia
Dog Face
Lineodes integra
Proctacanthella cacopiloga
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Libellula comanche
Comanche Skimmer
Rhionaeschna multicolor
Blue-eyed Darner
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lubbock County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Buffalo Springs. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Buffalo Springswithin Lubbock County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.