Decatur

Ecosystem Overview

The Decatur ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Wise County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wise County nearby has 56% more documented species, Decatur offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Wise County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Wise County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Vitis mustangensis

Mustang grape

Very Common2 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllobrotica sororia

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrota discoidea

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey's nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Colliuris pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-56% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+780% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-19% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+76% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+340% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+214% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2100% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+267% 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

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-56% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+780% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-19% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+76% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+340% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+214% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+2100% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+267% 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Wise County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Vitis mustangensis

Mustang grape

Very Common2 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllobrotica sororia

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrota discoidea

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey's nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Colliuris pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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