Wood County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wood County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood 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 Quitman, Wood County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Quitman

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common6 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common5 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional4 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional4 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional4 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wood County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Quitman

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pullen Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Bridge Bob Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Winnsboro

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yantis

Importance: 0.23

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Holbrook

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Wood County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wood County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Quitman

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pullen Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Bridge Bob Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Winnsboro

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yantis

Importance: 0.23

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Holbrook

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Quitman

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common6 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common5 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional4 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional4 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional4 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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