Limestone County

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. This location ranks #46 for species diversity among 100 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 100 locations

54th percentile for diversity

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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+533% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+145% 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 Limestone County County.

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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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+533% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+145% 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 100 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Mexia

-5% species diversity