Whitesboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitesboro ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Grayson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sherman, Whitesboro hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Grayson County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Tropidosteptes cardinalis

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+141%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman

Importance: 0.49

69 species

+1% vs. current

Denison

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+312% vs. current

Loy Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+900% vs. current

Pickens Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Grayson County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Howe

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Gunter

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3400% 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

+141%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman

Importance: 0.49

69 species

+1% vs. current

Denison

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+312% vs. current

Loy Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+900% vs. current

Pickens Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Grayson County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Howe

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Gunter

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3400% 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman

+1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Tropidosteptes cardinalis

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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