Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Fence Lake, Jefferson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fence Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common52 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common34 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common28 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common27 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common27 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common25 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common24 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common23 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common19 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common19 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common18 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional18 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional17 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional17 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional16 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional16 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional15 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare15 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare15 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fence Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common52 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common34 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common28 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common27 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common27 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common25 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common24 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common23 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common19 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common19 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common18 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional18 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional17 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional17 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional16 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional16 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional15 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare15 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare15 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Rare14 obs.

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