Graham

Ecosystem Overview

The Graham ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Young County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Young County nearby has 35% more documented species, Graham offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Young County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Young County

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.77 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.77 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.71 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.49 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Very Common0.36 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Common0.36 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common0.36 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.36 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.36 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common0.36 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Common0.36 obs.

Xanthisma texanum

Texas Sleepy Daisy

Occasional0.36 obs.

Lestes australis

Southern Spreadwing

Occasional0.36 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Occasional0.36 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional0.36 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Occasional0.36 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional0.36 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare0.36 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Rare0.36 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Rare0.36 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Young County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-35% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-38% vs. current

Newcastle

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+300% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+700% vs. current

Graham Municipal Airport

in Graham

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+20% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+860% vs. current

Pioneer Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

48 species

0% vs. current

Twin Mountains

Importance: 0.50

48 species

0% 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 Young County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Young County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-35% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-38% vs. current

Newcastle

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+300% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+700% vs. current

Graham Municipal Airport

in Graham

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+20% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+860% vs. current

Pioneer Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

48 species

0% vs. current

Twin Mountains

Importance: 0.50

48 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.77 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.77 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.71 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.49 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Very Common0.36 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Common0.36 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common0.36 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.36 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.36 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common0.36 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Common0.36 obs.

Xanthisma texanum

Texas Sleepy Daisy

Occasional0.36 obs.

Lestes australis

Southern Spreadwing

Occasional0.36 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Occasional0.36 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional0.36 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Occasional0.36 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional0.36 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare0.36 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Rare0.36 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Rare0.36 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Young County

-35% species diversity