Houston

Ecosystem Overview

The Houston ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas County nearby has 84% more documented species, Houston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Texas County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common1 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional1 obs.

Protodeltote muscosula

Large Mossy Glyph

Occasional1 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Texas County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Licking

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+100% vs. current

Cabool

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1500% 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 Texas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Texas County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Licking

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+100% vs. current

Cabool

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1500% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Common1 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional1 obs.

Protodeltote muscosula

Large Mossy Glyph

Occasional1 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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