Palestine

Ecosystem Overview

The Palestine ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Anderson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Broughton Lake, Palestine hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Anderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Broughton Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common5 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common2 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Cuerna costalis

lateral-lined sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Common1 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lakeview Methodist Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1600% vs. current

Wolf Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2167% vs. current

Anderson County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-32% 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 Anderson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lakeview Methodist Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1600% vs. current

Wolf Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2167% vs. current

Anderson County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-32% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Broughton Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common5 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common2 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Cuerna costalis

lateral-lined sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Common1 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Rare1 obs.

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