Shelby County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelby County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Center, Shelby County hosts 7% 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Center

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common10.09 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common7 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common5.47 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common5.26 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common4.36 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Common4.26 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common4.08 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common3.42 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common3.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2.68 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common2.62 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2.58 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Occasional2.35 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2.35 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional2.32 obs.

Cyprinella venusta

Blacktail Shiner

Occasional2.25 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Occasional2.25 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Rare2.21 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Rare2.03 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Rare2.02 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Center

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common10.09 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common7 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common5.47 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common5.26 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common4.36 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Common4.26 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common4.08 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common3.42 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common3.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2.68 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common2.62 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2.58 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Occasional2.35 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2.35 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional2.32 obs.

Cyprinella venusta

Blacktail Shiner

Occasional2.25 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Occasional2.25 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Rare2.21 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Rare2.03 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Rare2.02 obs.

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