Young County

Ecosystem Overview

The Young County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Young 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 Newcastle Lake, Young County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Young County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Newcastle Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago radula

western rough goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Very Common2 obs.

Grindelia nuda

Very Common2 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common2 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Common2 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon's bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Warty Spurge

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Iva annua

sumpweed

Common2 obs.

Erigeron modestus

Occasional2 obs.

Penstemon laxiflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia suavis

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional2 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Rare2 obs.

Galium virgatum

Rare2 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Olney

Importance: 0.27

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 Young County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Olney

Importance: 0.27

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Newcastle Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago radula

western rough goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Very Common2 obs.

Grindelia nuda

Very Common2 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common2 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Common2 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon's bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Warty Spurge

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Iva annua

sumpweed

Common2 obs.

Erigeron modestus

Occasional2 obs.

Penstemon laxiflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia suavis

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional2 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Rare2 obs.

Galium virgatum

Rare2 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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