Morris County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Morris County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Morris 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 Lone Star, Morris County hosts 166% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lone Star

+166% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common11 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common9.73 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common6.57 obs.

Acrolophus plumifrontella

Eastern Grass Tubeworm Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.03 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Callisia repens

Creeping Inchplant

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional3 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Occasional3 obs.

Neocicada hieroglyphica

Occasional3 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional3 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Rare2.36 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Rare2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Rare2 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lone Star

+166% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common11 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common9.73 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common6.57 obs.

Acrolophus plumifrontella

Eastern Grass Tubeworm Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.03 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Callisia repens

Creeping Inchplant

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional3 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Occasional3 obs.

Neocicada hieroglyphica

Occasional3 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional3 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Rare2.36 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Rare2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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