Knox County

Ecosystem Overview

The Knox County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox 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 Truscott Brine Lake, Knox County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Truscott Brine Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common3 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common2 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Common2 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional2 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Knox County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Truscott Brine Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Munday

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% 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 Knox County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Knox County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Truscott Brine Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Munday

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Truscott Brine Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common3 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common2 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common2 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Common2 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional2 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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