Panola County

Ecosystem Overview

The Panola County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Panola County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carthage, Panola County hosts 142% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Panola County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Carthage

+142% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus velutina

yellow-barked oak

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Rare1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Rare1 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Panola County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Carthage

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+142% 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 Panola County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Panola County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Carthage

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+142% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Carthage

+142% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus velutina

yellow-barked oak

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Rare1 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Rare1 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Rare1 obs.

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