Rusk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rusk County ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Rusk County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Henderson, Rusk County hosts 2833% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Rusk County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Henderson

+2833% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Colobochyla interpuncta

Yellow-Lined Owlet Moth

Common1 obs.

Nigetia formosalis

Common1 obs.

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Lactura subfervens

Common1 obs.

Proteoteras crescentana

Common1 obs.

Acronicta longa

Common1 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta clarescens

Clear Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Hypsoropha monilis

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta brumosa

Occasional1 obs.

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Sigela penumbrata

Occasional1 obs.

Phaecasiophora niveiguttana

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta noctivaga

Night-Wandering Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Rare1 obs.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2833%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rusk County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Henderson

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+2833% 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 Rusk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2833%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rusk County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Henderson

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+2833% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Henderson

+2833% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Colobochyla interpuncta

Yellow-Lined Owlet Moth

Common1 obs.

Nigetia formosalis

Common1 obs.

No image

Lactura subfervens

Common1 obs.

Proteoteras crescentana

Common1 obs.

Acronicta longa

Common1 obs.

Argyrotaenia quercifoliana

Yellow-Winged Oak Leafroller Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta clarescens

Clear Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Hypsoropha monilis

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta brumosa

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Sigela penumbrata

Occasional1 obs.

Phaecasiophora niveiguttana

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta noctivaga

Night-Wandering Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Rare1 obs.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Rare1 obs.

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