Rhome

Ecosystem Overview

The Rhome ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Wise County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Decatur nearby has 43% more documented species, Rhome offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Wise County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

-43% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Polypogon monspeliensis

Annual Rabbitsfoot Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Occasional1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional1 obs.

Utricularia gibba

Humped Bladderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Gratiola quartermaniae

Quarterman's hedge-hyssop

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-leaved Coneflower

Rare1 obs.

Argia nahuana

Aztec Dancer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

-43% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-75% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+400% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-54% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+150% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+79% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+1150% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+108% 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

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

-43% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-75% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+400% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-54% vs. current

Boyd

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+150% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+79% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+1150% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

+108% 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 Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Polypogon monspeliensis

Annual Rabbitsfoot Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Occasional1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

heart-leaf ampelopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional1 obs.

Utricularia gibba

Humped Bladderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Gratiola quartermaniae

Quarterman's hedge-hyssop

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-leaved Coneflower

Rare1 obs.

Argia nahuana

Aztec Dancer

Rare1 obs.

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