Breckenridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Breckenridge ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Stephens 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 Stephens County nearby has 80% more documented species, Breckenridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 91 Stephens County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 91 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Stephens County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.68 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

Marine-Ivy

Very Common0.39 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common0.34 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Very Common0.33 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.33 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common0.21 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common0.13 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.13 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common0.11 obs.

Harpalus caliginosus

Murky Ground Beetle

Common0.07 obs.

Penstemon cobaea

Common0.06 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Carex albolutescens

Greenwhite Sedge

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stephens County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Stephens County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-80% vs. current

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Stephens County Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+88% vs. current

Caddo

Importance: 0.50

66 species

-77% vs. current

Breckenridge Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% vs. current

South Hanlon

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+150% vs. current

Wayland

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Harpersville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% 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 Stephens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stephens County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Stephens County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-80% vs. current

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Stephens County Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+88% vs. current

Caddo

Importance: 0.50

66 species

-77% vs. current

Breckenridge Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+114% vs. current

South Hanlon

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+150% vs. current

Wayland

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Harpersville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.68 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

Marine-Ivy

Very Common0.39 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common0.34 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Very Common0.33 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.33 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common0.21 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common0.13 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.13 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common0.11 obs.

Harpalus caliginosus

Murky Ground Beetle

Common0.07 obs.

Penstemon cobaea

Common0.06 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional0.06 obs.

No image

Carex albolutescens

Greenwhite Sedge

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 91 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Stephens County

-80% species diversity