Leon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Leon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Leon 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 Centerville, Leon County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Leon 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. Centerville

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common14 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common13 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Betula nigra

River Birch

Very Common9 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common9 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common8 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Common7 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common7 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common6 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional6 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional6 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional5 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional5 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional5 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional5 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Rare5 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare5 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Leon County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Centerville

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+733% vs. current

Marquez

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Jewett

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Leon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Leon County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Centerville

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+733% vs. current

Marquez

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Jewett

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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. Centerville

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common14 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common13 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Betula nigra

River Birch

Very Common9 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common9 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common8 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Common7 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common7 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common6 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional6 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional6 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional5 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional5 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional5 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional5 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Rare5 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare5 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Rare5 obs.

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