Groesbeck

Ecosystem Overview

The Groesbeck ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Limestone County nearby has 59% more documented species, Groesbeck offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #54 for species diversity among 100 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Lantana strigocamara

Lantana

Very Common1.04 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.53 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common0.52 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Very Common0.36 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.36 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.35 obs.

Microstylum morosum

Common0.35 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Common0.35 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Common0.35 obs.

Cameraria guttifinitella

Poison Ivy Leafminer

Common0.35 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.35 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional0.35 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Occasional0.35 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Occasional0.35 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Occasional0.35 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.35 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Occasional0.34 obs.

Ruellia strepens

Limestone Wild Petunia

Rare0.34 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Rare0.34 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Rare0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+158% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+417% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+520% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-61% 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 Limestone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-61% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-60% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+158% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+417% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+520% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-61% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Lantana strigocamara

Lantana

Very Common1.04 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.53 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common0.52 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Very Common0.36 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.36 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.35 obs.

Microstylum morosum

Common0.35 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Common0.35 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Common0.35 obs.

Cameraria guttifinitella

Poison Ivy Leafminer

Common0.35 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.35 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional0.35 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Occasional0.35 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Occasional0.35 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Occasional0.35 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.35 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Occasional0.34 obs.

Ruellia strepens

Limestone Wild Petunia

Rare0.34 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Rare0.34 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Rare0.13 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

-59% species diversity