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

Spring Peeper
Sacred Bamboo

Muscadine Grape
Chinese Tallow
Sunfish
Cancerweed

Bass
Lizard'S Tail
Woodbine
Chinese Honeysuckle
Sweet Gum
Yaupon Holly
Mayapple


Blacktail Shiner
Mosquito Fish

Blackstripe Topminnow
Catfish

Crappie
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Texas
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 Shelby County County.
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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.