Bridgeport

Ecosystem Overview

The Bridgeport ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Wise County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Decatur, Bridgeport hosts 23% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Wise County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

+23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Geocoris uliginosus

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Apiomerus spissipes

Common1 obs.

Clastoptera xanthocephala

Common1 obs.

Oxyopes salticus

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

evening rain-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Rare1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+23% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-46% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+980% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+116% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+440% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+286% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2600% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+350% 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 Wise County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+23% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-46% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+980% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+116% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+440% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+286% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2600% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+350% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

+23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Geocoris uliginosus

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Apiomerus spissipes

Common1 obs.

Clastoptera xanthocephala

Common1 obs.

Oxyopes salticus

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

evening rain-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Rare1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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