Hopkins County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hopkins County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Hopkins 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. Compared to nearby Como, Hopkins County hosts 986% more species diversity. This location ranks #66 for species diversity among 100 Hopkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 34th 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

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 100 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Como

+986% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common15.43 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common10.05 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common9 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common9 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common9 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common8.41 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Common8 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Common8 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner

Common8 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Common8 obs.

Pimephales vigilax

Bullhead Minnow

Occasional7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional7 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Occasional7 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional6.02 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Occasional6 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Occasional6 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Rare6 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare6 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Rare5.33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit

in Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Tira

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+46% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

North Hopkins

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Deep Well Crossing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Suplhur Springs City Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% 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 Hopkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit

in Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Tira

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+46% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

North Hopkins

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Deep Well Crossing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Suplhur Springs City Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common15.43 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common10.05 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common9 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common9 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common9 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common8.41 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Common8 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Common8 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner

Common8 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Common8 obs.

Pimephales vigilax

Bullhead Minnow

Occasional7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional7 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Occasional7 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional6.02 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Occasional6 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Occasional6 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Rare6 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare6 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Rare5.33 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 100 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Como

+986% species diversity