Jack County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jack County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Jack 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 Jacksboro, Jack County hosts 22% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jack 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. Jacksboro

+22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Very Common5 obs.

Gladicosa pulchra

Very Common4 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common4 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Very Common4 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Very Common4 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Common4 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common4 obs.

Heteropacha rileyana

Common4 obs.

Hogna antelucana

Common3 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common3 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

stiff greenthread

Occasional3 obs.

Argyrochosma dealbata

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional2 obs.

Nemastylis geminiflora

prairie celestial

Rare2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare2 obs.

Schizocosa avida

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jack County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksboro

Importance: 0.40

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 Jack County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jack County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksboro

Importance: 0.40

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 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. Jacksboro

+22% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Very Common5 obs.

Gladicosa pulchra

Very Common4 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common4 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Very Common4 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Very Common4 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Common4 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common4 obs.

Heteropacha rileyana

Common4 obs.

Hogna antelucana

Common3 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common3 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

stiff greenthread

Occasional3 obs.

Argyrochosma dealbata

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional2 obs.

Nemastylis geminiflora

prairie celestial

Rare2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare2 obs.

Schizocosa avida

Rare2 obs.

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