Walker County

Ecosystem Overview

The Walker County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Walker 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 Huntsville, Walker County hosts 194% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Walker 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. Huntsville

+194% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common24 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common15 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common12 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common11 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common10 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Common9 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common9 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common9 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common9 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common9 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional8 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional8 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional7 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Occasional7 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional7 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare7 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

blue haw

Rare7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Huntsville

Importance: 0.44

34 species

+194% vs. current

Lake Raven

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% 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 Walker County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Huntsville

Importance: 0.44

34 species

+194% vs. current

Lake Raven

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% 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. Huntsville

+194% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common24 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common15 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common12 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common11 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common10 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Common9 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common9 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common9 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common9 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common9 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional8 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional8 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional7 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Occasional7 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional7 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare7 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

blue haw

Rare7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare7 obs.

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