Noonday

Ecosystem Overview

The Noonday ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Smith County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tyler nearby has 89% more documented species, Noonday offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Smith County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Very Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago arabica

spotted medick

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Common1 obs.

Houstonia micrantha

Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smith County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-89% vs. current

Smith County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-89% vs. current

Harris Chapel Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

-31% vs. current

Harvey Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% vs. current

Pleasant Acres Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Lake Tyler

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lindale

Importance: 0.30

68 species

-84% vs. current

Hideaway

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+267% 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 Smith County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Smith County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-89% vs. current

Smith County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-89% vs. current

Harris Chapel Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

-31% vs. current

Harvey Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% vs. current

Pleasant Acres Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Lake Tyler

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lindale

Importance: 0.30

68 species

-84% vs. current

Hideaway

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+267% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Very Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago arabica

spotted medick

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Common1 obs.

Houstonia micrantha

Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common1 obs.

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