Early

Ecosystem Overview

The Early ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Brown County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 100 Brown County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 100 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Brown County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2.39 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.84 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas Cooter

Very Common1.75 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Very Common1.52 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common1.31 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common1.31 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common1.12 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common1.08 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common1 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Common1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Tare

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Occasional1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

Stiff Greenthread

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Rare1 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Belonocnema kinseyi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

0% vs. current

Brownwood

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Blanket

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Bangs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

The Hideout

in Brownwood

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Lake Brownwood State Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-3% vs. current

Brownwood

Importance: 0.60

72 species

+6% vs. current

Brownwood Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+95% 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 Brown County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

0% vs. current

Brownwood

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Blanket

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Bangs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

The Hideout

in Brownwood

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Lake Brownwood State Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-3% vs. current

Brownwood

Importance: 0.60

72 species

+6% vs. current

Brownwood Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+95% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2.39 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.84 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas Cooter

Very Common1.75 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Very Common1.52 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common1.31 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common1.31 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common1.12 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common1.08 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common1 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Common1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Tare

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Occasional1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

Stiff Greenthread

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Rare1 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Belonocnema kinseyi

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 100 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Brown County

0% species diversity