Sonora
Ecosystem Overview
The Sonora ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in sutton county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sutton County nearby has 52% more documented species, Sonora offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 sutton 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 48 total documented species.
Monarda citriodora
Lemon-Mint
Senna roemeriana
Eysenhardtia texana
Gymnosperma glutinosum
gumhead
Clematis drummondii
old-man's-beard
Torilis arvensis
Spreading hedgeparsley
Quercus vaseyana
Shin Oak
Rhus virens
tobacco sumac
Diospyros texana
Texas persimmon
Pontia protodice
Checkered White
Engelmannia peristenia
Engelmann's daisy
Chauliognathus scutellaris
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
mescal-bean
Dalea aurea
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Baeolophus atricristatus
Black-crested Titmouse
Melanerpes aurifrons
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Lithobates berlandieri
Rio Grande Leopard Frog
Nathalis iole
Dainty Sulphur
Horama panthalon
Texas Wasp Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sutton County
Discover 1 other wildlife-rich locations near Sonora. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sonorawithin Sutton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.