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Lake Ransom Canyon

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Ransom Canyon ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in lubbock county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lubbock nearby has 90% more documented species, Lake Ransom Canyon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 13 lubbock county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#8
Regional Rank
Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#8 of 13 locations
38th percentile for diversity
vs. Lubbock
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.
Buteo albonotatus

Buteo albonotatus

Zone-tailed hawk

Very Common1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.
Epitheca petechialis

Epitheca petechialis

Dot-winged Baskettail

Very Common1 obs.
Epitheca princeps

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.
Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common1 obs.
Leucophaeus pipixcan

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin's Gull

Common1 obs.
Cerceris bicornuta

Cerceris bicornuta

Common1 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Lake Ransom Canyonwithin Lubbock County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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