Cane Junction

Ecosystem Overview

The Cane Junction ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Wharton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wharton County nearby has 72% more documented species, Cane Junction offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Wharton County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Wharton County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Chorioactis geaster

Very Common0.19 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Very Common0.09 obs.

$Photo of Diastictis fracturalis taken at Cane Junction$

Diastictis fracturalis

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.05 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.05 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Common0.05 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common0.05 obs.

Triatoma gerstaeckeri

Common0.05 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Common0.04 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Common0.04 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common0.04 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Cabbage Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Bolbocerosoma confusum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Leucania incognita

Occasional0.04 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional0.04 obs.

Symmerista albifrons

White-Headed Prominent

Rare0.04 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Rare0.04 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown Widow

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wharton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wharton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-72% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Wharton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-73% vs. current

East Bernard

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+950% vs. current

Wharton

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+24% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+600% vs. current

Lane City

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-25% vs. current

Evergreen Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+31% 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

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wharton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wharton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-72% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Wharton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-73% vs. current

East Bernard

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+950% vs. current

Wharton

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+24% vs. current

El Campo

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+600% vs. current

Lane City

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-25% vs. current

Evergreen Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+31% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Chorioactis geaster

Very Common0.19 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Very Common0.09 obs.

$Photo of Diastictis fracturalis taken at Cane Junction$

Diastictis fracturalis

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.05 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.05 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Common0.05 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common0.05 obs.

Triatoma gerstaeckeri

Common0.05 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Common0.04 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Common0.04 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common0.04 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Cabbage Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Bolbocerosoma confusum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Leucania incognita

Occasional0.04 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional0.04 obs.

Symmerista albifrons

White-Headed Prominent

Rare0.04 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Rare0.04 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown Widow

Rare0.04 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Wharton County

-72% species diversity