Fort Stockton
Ecosystem Overview
The Fort Stockton ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in pecos county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Imperial Reservoir, Fort Stockton hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 pecos county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Tiquilia canescens
hairy tiquilia
Xanthisma spinulosum
spiny ironplant
Peganum harmala
Harmal peganum
Clematis drummondii
old-man's-beard
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Hoffmannseggia glauca
Indian rush-pea
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Cynodon dactylon
Bermudagrass
Oenothera suffrutescens
scarlet beeblossom
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Helianthus ciliaris
Texas blueweed
Parthenium confertum
Nyctaginia capitata
Salsola tragus
Prickly Russian thistle
Schistocerca nitens
Vagrant Grasshopper
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Regional Wildlife Network
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