Limestone County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Limestone County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mexia nearby has 5% more documented species, Limestone County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Mexia

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common15.86 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common12 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Very Common11 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common10.84 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common10 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Common10 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common9.45 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common9 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common9 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common9 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Common8.27 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional8 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional8 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Occasional8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional7 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Rare7 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare7 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Mexia

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common15.86 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common12 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Very Common11 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common10.84 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common10 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Common10 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common9.45 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common9 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common9 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common9 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Common8.27 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional8 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional8 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Occasional8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional7 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Rare7 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare7 obs.

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