Bowie County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bowie County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Bowie 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 Texarkana, Bowie County hosts 37% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Bowie County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Texarkana

+37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common5 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common4 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Very Common4 obs.

Hydrolea ovata

ovate false fiddleleaf

Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common4 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common4 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common4 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common4 obs.

Neurocordulia molesta

Smoky Shadowdragon

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare3 obs.

Commelina virginica

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bowie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texarkana

Importance: 0.49

73 species

+37% vs. current

Bringle Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

De Kalb

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Boston

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nash

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Leary

Importance: 0.23

15 species

+567% vs. current

Red Lick

Importance: 0.21

82 species

+22% 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 Bowie County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bowie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texarkana

Importance: 0.49

73 species

+37% vs. current

Bringle Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

De Kalb

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Boston

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nash

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Leary

Importance: 0.23

15 species

+567% vs. current

Red Lick

Importance: 0.21

82 species

+22% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Texarkana

+37% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common5 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common4 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Very Common4 obs.

Hydrolea ovata

ovate false fiddleleaf

Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common4 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common4 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common4 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common4 obs.

Neurocordulia molesta

Smoky Shadowdragon

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare3 obs.

Commelina virginica

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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