Junction

Ecosystem Overview

The Junction ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Kimble County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Deer Lake, Junction hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Kimble County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Deer Lake

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common11 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common6 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common6 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common5 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Common5 obs.

Papaver somniferum

Common Poppy

Common5 obs.

Ruellia metziae

Common5 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common4 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Indigofera lindheimeriana

Occasional4 obs.

Yucca constricta

Occasional3 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional3 obs.

Menecles insertus

Rare3 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Kimble County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kimble County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

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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 Kimble County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Kimble County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kimble County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Deer Lake

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common11 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common6 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common6 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common5 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Common5 obs.

Papaver somniferum

Common Poppy

Common5 obs.

Ruellia metziae

Common5 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common4 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Indigofera lindheimeriana

Occasional4 obs.

Yucca constricta

Occasional3 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional3 obs.

Menecles insertus

Rare3 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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