Limestone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Limestone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone 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 Springfield Lake, Limestone County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Springfield Lake

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common11 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common11 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common8 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common8 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common8 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Common8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common7 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional7 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional6 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional6 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare6 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lake Mexia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lake Mexia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Springfield Lake

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common11 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common11 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common8 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common8 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common8 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Common8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common7 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional7 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional6 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional6 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare6 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare5 obs.

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