Lamar County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lamar County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Lamar County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paris, Lamar County hosts 85% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Lamar County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Paris

+85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common15 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Very Common14 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common13 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common12 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common9 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common9 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common9 obs.

Monarda russeliana

Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common8 obs.

Rudbeckia maxima

cabbage coneflower

Common7 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional7 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional7 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Occasional7 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional7 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional7 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional7 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare7 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.44

54 species

+85% vs. current

Pat Mayse Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lake Crook

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Gibbons

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lamar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Lamar County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.44

54 species

+85% vs. current

Pat Mayse Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lake Crook

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Gibbons

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lamar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Paris

+85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common15 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Very Common14 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common13 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common12 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common9 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common9 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common9 obs.

Monarda russeliana

Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common8 obs.

Rudbeckia maxima

cabbage coneflower

Common7 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional7 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional7 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Occasional7 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional7 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional7 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional7 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare7 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

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