Van Zandt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Van Zandt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Van Zandt 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 Canton, Van Zandt County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Van Zandt 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. Canton

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common8 obs.

Lepuropetalon spathulatum

Very Common7 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Very Common7 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common7 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common7 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional6 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Occasional5 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Occasional5 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional5 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Rare5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Van Zandt County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

City Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wills Point

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Grand Saline

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Van

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fruitvale

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Van Zandt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Van Zandt County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

City Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wills Point

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Grand Saline

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Van

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fruitvale

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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. Canton

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common8 obs.

Lepuropetalon spathulatum

Very Common7 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Very Common7 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common7 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common7 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional6 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Occasional5 obs.

Drosera brevifolia

Occasional5 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional5 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Rare5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare5 obs.

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