Jasper County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jasper County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Jasper County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common83 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common68 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common58 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common53 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common50 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common45 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common43 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common39 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common37 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common37 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common36 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional35 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional35 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional35 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional34 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional34 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Occasional33 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare32 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare31 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare30 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Boykin Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bouton Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kirbyville

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+1150% 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 Jasper County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Boykin Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bouton Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kirbyville

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+1150% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common83 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common68 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common58 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common53 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common50 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common45 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common43 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common39 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common37 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common37 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common36 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional35 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional35 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional35 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional34 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional34 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Occasional33 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare32 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare31 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare30 obs.

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