Forney

Ecosystem Overview

The Forney ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Kaufman County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kaufman nearby has 59% more documented species, Forney offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Kaufman County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Very Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common1 obs.

Sergiolus capulatus

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Common1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common1 obs.

Prunus mexicana

Inch Plum

Common1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Common1 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Prairie Fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

-59% vs. current

Kaufman County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-69% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-69% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+417% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+417% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Kemp

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+107% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+3000% 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

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

-59% vs. current

Kaufman County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-69% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-69% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+417% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+417% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Kemp

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+107% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+3000% 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Very Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common1 obs.

Sergiolus capulatus

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Common1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common1 obs.

Prunus mexicana

Inch Plum

Common1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Common1 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Prairie Fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

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