Hamilton

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamilton ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hico, Hamilton hosts 500% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hico

+500% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Muscari neglectum

Musk-Hyacinth

Occasional1 obs.

Galium virgatum

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Occasional1 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Rare1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Rare1 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hico

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+500% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-58% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Hamilton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hico

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+500% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-58% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hico

+500% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Muscari neglectum

Musk-Hyacinth

Occasional1 obs.

Galium virgatum

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Occasional1 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Rare1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Rare1 obs.

Sphenophorus coesifrons

Rare1 obs.

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