Falls County

Ecosystem Overview

The Falls County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Falls 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 Marlin, Falls County hosts 355% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Falls County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Marlin

+355% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common10 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common6 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common5 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Very Common5 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common5 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common5 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Occasional4 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional4 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Occasional3 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Rare3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Falls County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Marlin

Importance: 0.40

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lott

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rosebud

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% 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 Falls County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Falls County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Marlin

Importance: 0.40

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lott

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rosebud

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Marlin

+355% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common10 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common6 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common5 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Very Common5 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common5 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common5 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Occasional4 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional4 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Occasional3 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Rare3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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