Newton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Newton County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Newton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Newton, Newton County hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 92 Newton County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 92 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 92 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common21.64 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common16.46 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common15.12 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common13.36 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common11 obs.

Aletris aurea

Common10 obs.

Amia calva

Bowfin

Common10 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common9.61 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Common9 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common9 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common8.72 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Occasional8 obs.

Liatris acidota

Gulf Coast Gayfeather

Occasional8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7.05 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional7.04 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Occasional7.01 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Rare7 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Rare6.62 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Rare6.38 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Newton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+4% vs. current

Harrells

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Adsul

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Trout Creek

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Sam Forse Collins Recreational Park

Importance: 0.50

75 species

+1% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.50

74 species

+3% vs. current

Bleakwood

Importance: 0.50

72 species

+6% vs. current

Howards

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+10% 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 Newton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Newton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+4% vs. current

Harrells

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Adsul

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Trout Creek

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-5% vs. current

Sam Forse Collins Recreational Park

Importance: 0.50

75 species

+1% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.50

74 species

+3% vs. current

Bleakwood

Importance: 0.50

72 species

+6% vs. current

Howards

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+10% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 92 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 92 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common21.64 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common16.46 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common15.12 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common13.36 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common11 obs.

Aletris aurea

Common10 obs.

Amia calva

Bowfin

Common10 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common9.61 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

Titi

Common9 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common9 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common8.72 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Occasional8 obs.

Liatris acidota

Gulf Coast Gayfeather

Occasional8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7.05 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional7.04 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Occasional7.01 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

Farkleberry

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Rare7 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Rare6.62 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Rare6.38 obs.

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