Rains County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rains County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Rains 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 Emory, Rains County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Rains County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Emory

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Sus scrofa

wild boar, eurasian wild boar

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common9 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common9 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common7 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Common7 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common7 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional6 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional6 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Occasional6 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional6 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Rare6 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare5 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rains County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Emory

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% 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 Rains County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rains County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Emory

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Emory

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Sus scrofa

wild boar, eurasian wild boar

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common9 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common9 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common7 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Common7 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common7 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional6 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional6 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Occasional6 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional6 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Rare6 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare5 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare5 obs.

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