Fairfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairfield ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Freestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Red Lake, Fairfield hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Freestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Red Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Very Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-72% vs. current

Freestone County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-92% vs. current

Streetman

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+700% vs. current

Wortham

Importance: 0.27

18 species

-56% 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 Freestone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-72% vs. current

Freestone County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-92% vs. current

Streetman

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+700% vs. current

Wortham

Importance: 0.27

18 species

-56% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Red Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Very Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common1 obs.

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