Grayson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grayson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Grayson 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 Sherman, Grayson County hosts 45% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Grayson County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman

+45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common44 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common33 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common24 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common24 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Very Common23 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common22 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common19 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common18 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common17 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common17 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional16 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional16 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional15 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional15 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional14 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare14 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare14 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman

Importance: 0.49

69 species

+45% vs. current

Denison

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Loy Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Pickens Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Howe

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Whitesboro

Importance: 0.28

70 species

+43% vs. current

Gunter

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 Grayson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman

Importance: 0.49

69 species

+45% vs. current

Denison

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Loy Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Pickens Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Howe

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Whitesboro

Importance: 0.28

70 species

+43% vs. current

Gunter

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman

+45% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common44 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common33 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common24 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common24 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Very Common23 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common22 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common19 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common18 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common17 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common17 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional16 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional16 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional15 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional15 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional14 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare14 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare14 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare14 obs.

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