Kemp

Ecosystem Overview

The Kemp ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Kaufman County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kaufman nearby has 80% more documented species, Kemp offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Kaufman County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Occasional1 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina bristlemallow

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

-80% vs. current

Kaufman County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Forney

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-52% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+150% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+150% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1400% 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 Kaufman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

-80% vs. current

Kaufman County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-85% vs. current

Forney

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-52% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+150% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+150% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1400% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Occasional1 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina bristlemallow

Occasional1 obs.

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