Copper Canyon

Ecosystem Overview

The Copper Canyon ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Denton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Denton County nearby has 4% more documented species, Copper Canyon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 29 Denton County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 29 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Melipotis indomita

Very Common4 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Very Common3 obs.

Maliattha synochitis

Black-Dotted Glyph

Very Common3 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Very Common2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Common2 obs.

Phyprosopus callitrichoides

Curved-Lined Owlet

Common2 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Spiloloma lunilinea

Common2 obs.

Theisoa constrictella

Common2 obs.

Perigea xanthioides

Occasional2 obs.

Lacinipolia erecta

Occasional2 obs.

Argyresthia austerella

Occasional2 obs.

Antaeotricha schlaegeri

Schlaeger'S Fruitworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Phosphila miselioides

Spotted Phosphila Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-4% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

+41% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

+7% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+146% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+638% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

+380% 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 Denton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-4% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

+41% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

+7% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+146% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+638% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4700% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

+380% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 29 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Melipotis indomita

Very Common4 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Very Common3 obs.

Maliattha synochitis

Black-Dotted Glyph

Very Common3 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Very Common2 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Common2 obs.

Phyprosopus callitrichoides

Curved-Lined Owlet

Common2 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Spiloloma lunilinea

Common2 obs.

Theisoa constrictella

Common2 obs.

Perigea xanthioides

Occasional2 obs.

Lacinipolia erecta

Occasional2 obs.

Argyresthia austerella

Occasional2 obs.

Antaeotricha schlaegeri

Schlaeger'S Fruitworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Phosphila miselioides

Spotted Phosphila Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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