Morris County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morris County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Morris 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 Broseco Lake Number 2, Morris County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Broseco Lake Number 2

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acrolophus plumifrontella

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Common3 obs.

Neocicada hieroglyphica

Common3 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common3 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-bordered Emerald

Common2 obs.

Palpita magniferalis

Common2 obs.

Anageshna primordialis

Yellow-Spotted Webworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Panchlora nivea

Cuban cockroach

Occasional2 obs.

Bacopa caroliniana

lemon bacopa

Occasional2 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Occasional2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Arta olivalis

Rare2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Daingerfield State Park Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% vs. current

Ellison Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Morris County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Daingerfield State Park Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% vs. current

Ellison Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Broseco Lake Number 2

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acrolophus plumifrontella

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Common3 obs.

Neocicada hieroglyphica

Common3 obs.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common3 obs.

Nemoria lixaria

Red-bordered Emerald

Common2 obs.

Palpita magniferalis

Common2 obs.

Anageshna primordialis

Yellow-Spotted Webworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Panchlora nivea

Cuban cockroach

Occasional2 obs.

Bacopa caroliniana

lemon bacopa

Occasional2 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Occasional2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Arta olivalis

Rare2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Rare2 obs.

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