Wharton

Ecosystem Overview

The Wharton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Wharton County, Texas, 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 Wharton County nearby has 77% more documented species, Wharton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 100 Wharton County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 100 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Wharton County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-Petal Anemone

Very Common0.69 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common0.54 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.25 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas Thistle

Very Common0.25 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Common0.16 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.13 obs.

Rubus trivialis

Southern Dewberry

Common0.13 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

Zizotes Milkweed

Common0.12 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Common0.12 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-Leaved Coneflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Crinum bulbispermum

Hardy Swamplily

Occasional0.07 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted Hedgeparsley

Occasional0.07 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wharton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wharton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-77% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Wharton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

East Bernard

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Lane City

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-39% vs. current

Cane Junction

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-19% vs. current

Dinsmore

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% 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 Wharton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wharton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wharton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-77% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Wharton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

East Bernard

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+467% vs. current

Lane City

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-39% vs. current

Cane Junction

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-19% vs. current

Dinsmore

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-Petal Anemone

Very Common0.69 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common0.54 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.25 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas Thistle

Very Common0.25 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Common0.16 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.13 obs.

Rubus trivialis

Southern Dewberry

Common0.13 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

Zizotes Milkweed

Common0.12 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Common0.12 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-Leaved Coneflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.12 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Crinum bulbispermum

Hardy Swamplily

Occasional0.07 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted Hedgeparsley

Occasional0.07 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Occasional0.07 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 100 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Wharton County

-77% species diversity