Anderson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Anderson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Anderson 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 Palestine, Anderson County hosts 47% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Anderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Palestine

+47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common20 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common16 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common15 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common14 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common14 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Common13 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common12 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common11 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common10 obs.

Penstemon murrayanus

Common10 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common10 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Occasional10 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional10 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-leaf

Occasional10 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Occasional9 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Occasional9 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional9 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare9 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare9 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Palestine

Importance: 0.42

68 species

+47% vs. current

Lakeview Methodist Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wolf Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Anderson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Palestine

Importance: 0.42

68 species

+47% vs. current

Lakeview Methodist Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wolf Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Palestine

+47% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common20 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common16 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common15 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common14 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common14 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Common13 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common12 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common11 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common10 obs.

Penstemon murrayanus

Common10 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common10 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Occasional10 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional10 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-leaf

Occasional10 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Occasional9 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Occasional9 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional9 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare9 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare9 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare9 obs.

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