Freestone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Freestone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Freestone 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 Fairfield, Freestone County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Freestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfield

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common14 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common7 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common7 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common6 obs.

Carya texana

Ozark hickory

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional6 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional6 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare5 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield

Importance: 0.39

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Fairfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Streetman

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wortham

Importance: 0.27

18 species

+456% 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 Freestone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield

Importance: 0.39

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Fairfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Streetman

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wortham

Importance: 0.27

18 species

+456% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfield

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common14 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common7 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common7 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common6 obs.

Carya texana

Ozark hickory

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional6 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional6 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare5 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Rare5 obs.

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