Longview

Ecosystem Overview

The Longview ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 26% more documented species, Longview offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #391 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#391

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#391 of 1361 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-26% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common2 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-26% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-26% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-26% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-26% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-26% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-26% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-26% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-14% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-26% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-26% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-26% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-26% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-26% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-26% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-26% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-14% 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

#391

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#391 of 1361 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common2 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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