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Springtown

Ecosystem Overview

The Springtown ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in parker county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Weatherford nearby has 77% more documented species, Springtown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 parker county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
22
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 11 locations
45th percentile for diversity
vs. Weatherford
-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Strymon melinus

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.
Gelastocoris oculatus

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Very Common1 obs.
Acris blanchardi

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Cucurbita foetidissima

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common1 obs.
Argemone albiflora

Argemone albiflora

Common1 obs.
Verbena halei

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common1 obs.
Anemone caroliniana

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina anemone

Common1 obs.
Acalypha persimilis

Acalypha persimilis

Common1 obs.
Euphorbia dentata

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Common1 obs.
Calyptocarpus vialis

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.
Verbesina encelioides

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.
Argia moesta

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.
Argia fumipennis

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.
Elymus canadensis

Elymus canadensis

Great Plains Wildrye

Rare1 obs.
Amorpha fruticosa

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Rare1 obs.
Amaranthus palmeri

Amaranthus palmeri

Dioecious Amaranth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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