Sweetwater
Ecosystem Overview
The Sweetwater ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in nolan county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Trammel, Sweetwater hosts 1033% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 nolan 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 68 total documented species.
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Amaranthus palmeri
Dioecious Amaranth
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Alternanthera pungens
Khakiweed
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Arilus cristatus
Euphorbia stictospora
Sisymbrium irio
London rocket
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Polistes exclamans
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nolan County
Discover 3 other wildlife-rich locations near Sweetwater. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sweetwaterwithin Nolan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.