Slaton
Ecosystem Overview
The Slaton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in lubbock 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. While Lubbock nearby has 83% more documented species, Slaton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 lubbock county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Woodhouse'S Toad
Geomys bursarius
plains pocket gopher
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Pogonomyrmex barbatus
Erodium texanum
Texas stork's-bill
Chamaesaracha coniodes
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia
Tahoka daisy
Thelesperma filifolium
stiff greenthread
Berlandiera lyrata
chocolate-flower
Sphaeralcea coccinea
red false mallow
Oenothera suffrutescens
scarlet beeblossom
Oenothera curtiflora
velvetweed
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Bouteloua dactyloides
buffalo grass
Nama hispida
bristly nama
Thelesperma megapotamicum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lubbock County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Slaton. 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 Slatonwithin Lubbock County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.