Sherman

Ecosystem Overview

The Sherman ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Grayson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pickens Lake, Sherman hosts 1280% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Grayson County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Pickens Lake

+1280% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common1 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Tropidosteptes cardinalis

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Polygyra cereolus

Occasional1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Rare1 obs.

Prasocuris vittata

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha discoidea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denison

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+306% vs. current

Loy Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+886% vs. current

Pickens Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1280% vs. current

Grayson County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Howe

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Whitesboro

Importance: 0.28

70 species

-1% vs. current

Gunter

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3350% 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 Grayson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denison

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+306% vs. current

Loy Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+886% vs. current

Pickens Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1280% vs. current

Grayson County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-31% vs. current

Howe

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Whitesboro

Importance: 0.28

70 species

-1% vs. current

Gunter

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3350% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Pickens Lake

+1280% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common1 obs.

Leptysma marginicollis

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Tropidosteptes cardinalis

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Polygyra cereolus

Occasional1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Rare1 obs.

Prasocuris vittata

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha discoidea

Rare1 obs.

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