Clay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Henrietta, Clay County hosts 580% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Clay 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Henrietta

+580% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Common2 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Common1 obs.

Epicauta albida

Occasional1 obs.

Stenomorphus californicus

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Halticotoma valida

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+580%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Henrietta

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+580% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+580%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Henrietta

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+580% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Henrietta

+580% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Common2 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Common1 obs.

Epicauta albida

Occasional1 obs.

Stenomorphus californicus

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Halticotoma valida

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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