San Jacinto County

Ecosystem Overview

The San Jacinto County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in San Jacinto 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 Coldspring, San Jacinto County hosts 156% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 San Jacinto 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. Coldspring

+156% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common9 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common8 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common6 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common6 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common5 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common5 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common5 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Occasional4 obs.

Leptogenys elongata

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Occasional4 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Occasional4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional4 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Rare4 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare4 obs.

Cyphomyrmex rimosus

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in San Jacinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Coldspring

Importance: 0.38

39 species

+156% vs. current

Lake Run-a-muck

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Double Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Shepherd

Importance: 0.23

77 species

+30% 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 San Jacinto County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in San Jacinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Coldspring

Importance: 0.38

39 species

+156% vs. current

Lake Run-a-muck

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Double Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Shepherd

Importance: 0.23

77 species

+30% 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. Coldspring

+156% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common9 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common8 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common6 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common6 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common5 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common5 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common5 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Occasional4 obs.

Leptogenys elongata

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Occasional4 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Occasional4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional4 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Rare4 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare4 obs.

Cyphomyrmex rimosus

Rare4 obs.

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