Hardeman County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardeman County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardeman County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Copper Breaks State Park nearby has 1% more documented species, Hardeman County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Copper Breaks State Park

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common4.06 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Very Common3 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American Star Thistle

Common3 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Common3 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

Pinchot Juniper

Common3 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Common3 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Occasional2 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Occasional2 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Rare2 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Copper Breaks State Park

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common4.06 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Very Common3 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American Star Thistle

Common3 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Common3 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

Pinchot Juniper

Common3 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Common3 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Occasional2 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Occasional2 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Rare2 obs.

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