Grigsby

Ecosystem Overview

The Grigsby ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 82% more documented species, Grigsby offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner

Very Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common0.15 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Very Common0.15 obs.

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Notropis atrocaudalis

Blackspot Shiner

Very Common0.15 obs.

Esox americanus

Grass

Common0.15 obs.

No image

Notropis texanus

Weed Shiner

Common0.15 obs.

Cyprinella venusta

Blacktail Shiner

Common0.15 obs.

Lythrurus umbratilis

Redfin Shiner

Common0.15 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Common0.15 obs.

Etheostoma gracile

Slough Darter

Common0.07 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.05 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Tenaha

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-84% vs. current

Center

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-81% vs. current

North Toledo Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-76% vs. current

Joaquin

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Huxley

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Timpson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Center

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% 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 Shelby County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner

Very Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.15 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common0.15 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Very Common0.15 obs.

No image

Notropis atrocaudalis

Blackspot Shiner

Very Common0.15 obs.

Esox americanus

Grass

Common0.15 obs.

No image

Notropis texanus

Weed Shiner

Common0.15 obs.

Cyprinella venusta

Blacktail Shiner

Common0.15 obs.

Lythrurus umbratilis

Redfin Shiner

Common0.15 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Common0.15 obs.

Etheostoma gracile

Slough Darter

Common0.07 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.05 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Tenaha

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-84% vs. current

Center

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-81% vs. current

North Toledo Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-76% vs. current

Joaquin

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Huxley

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Timpson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Center

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-82% species diversity