Jones County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jones County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Jones 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 Anson, Jones County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jones 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. Anson

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common6 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Very Common5 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Common3 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common3 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional3 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jones County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

South Lake

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Anson North Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Jones County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jones County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

South Lake

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% vs. current

Anson North Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 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. Anson

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common6 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Very Common5 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common5 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Common3 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common3 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional3 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare3 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare3 obs.

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