Stephens County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stephens County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Stephens 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 Breckenridge, Stephens County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Stephens 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. Breckenridge

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Microtheoris vibicalis

Very Common3 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Cisthene tenuifascia

Very Common3 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common2 obs.

Sternidius wiltii

Common2 obs.

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Common2 obs.

Elaphria festivoides

Festive Midget

Common2 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common2 obs.

Ptochiomera nodosa

Common2 obs.

Pyrausta tyralis

Occasional2 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Occasional2 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Occasional2 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional2 obs.

Rhithropanopeus harrisii

white-tipped mud crab

Rare2 obs.

Neoporus dimidiatus

Rare2 obs.

Stenomorphus californicus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stephens County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% 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 Stephens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stephens County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% 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. Breckenridge

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Microtheoris vibicalis

Very Common3 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Cisthene tenuifascia

Very Common3 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common2 obs.

Sternidius wiltii

Common2 obs.

Plusiodonta compressipalpis

Common2 obs.

Elaphria festivoides

Festive Midget

Common2 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common2 obs.

Ptochiomera nodosa

Common2 obs.

Pyrausta tyralis

Occasional2 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Occasional2 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Occasional2 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional2 obs.

Rhithropanopeus harrisii

white-tipped mud crab

Rare2 obs.

Neoporus dimidiatus

Rare2 obs.

Stenomorphus californicus

Rare2 obs.

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