Indian Mounds Wilderness

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian Mounds Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Sabine County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sabine County, Indian Mounds Wilderness hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 79 Sabine County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 79 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Sabine County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common3.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.99 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.38 obs.

Sceptridium biternatum

Sparse-Lobed Grapefern

Very Common1.62 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1.6 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common1.47 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Common1.35 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common1.33 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Common1.32 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common1.26 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1.25 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Occasional1.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional1.16 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Occasional1.16 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1.13 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional1.12 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare1.06 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Rare1.03 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sabine County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sabine County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+8% vs. current

Hemphill

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+74% vs. current

Pineland

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+264% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Fairdale

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+220% vs. current

Clarktown

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+248% vs. current

Strickland Crossing

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+321% 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 Sabine County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sabine County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sabine County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+8% vs. current

Hemphill

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+74% vs. current

Pineland

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+264% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Fairdale

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+220% vs. current

Clarktown

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+248% vs. current

Strickland Crossing

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+321% 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 79 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Sabine County

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common3.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.99 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.38 obs.

Sceptridium biternatum

Sparse-Lobed Grapefern

Very Common1.62 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common1.6 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Common1.47 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Common1.35 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common1.33 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Common1.32 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common1.26 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional1.25 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Occasional1.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional1.16 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Occasional1.16 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1.13 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional1.12 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare1.06 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Rare1.03 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Rare0.99 obs.

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