Mineola

Ecosystem Overview

The Mineola ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #245 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#245

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#245 of 1361 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common3 obs.

Hydrolea ovata

ovate false fiddleleaf

Common3 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Eryngium hookeri

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Rare3 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Rare3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#245

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#245 of 1361 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common3 obs.

Hydrolea ovata

ovate false fiddleleaf

Common3 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Eryngium hookeri

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Rare3 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Rare3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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