Hopkins County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hopkins County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Hopkins 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 Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County hosts 19% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Hopkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Sulphur Springs

+19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Very Common6 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common5 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common4 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common4 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Lathyrus hirsutus

hairy vetchling

Occasional4 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Occasional4 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Rare4 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Rare4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.40

84 species

+19% vs. current

Lake Coleman

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Cumby

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% 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 Hopkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.40

84 species

+19% vs. current

Lake Coleman

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Cumby

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.23

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Sulphur Springs

+19% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Very Common6 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common5 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common5 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common4 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common4 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Lathyrus hirsutus

hairy vetchling

Occasional4 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Occasional4 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Rare4 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Rare4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare4 obs.

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