Polk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Polk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk 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 Livingston, Polk County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Polk 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. Livingston

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

blue haw

Common3 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common3 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Polk County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Polk County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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. Livingston

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

blue haw

Common3 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common3 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare2 obs.

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