Hardin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin 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 Kountze, Hardin County hosts 61% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Hardin County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Kountze

+61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Very Common32 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common21 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common21 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common19 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common18 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common18 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common15 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common11 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common11 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Common11 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Common10 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional10 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional10 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional9 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional9 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Occasional9 obs.

Hyptis alata

desert-lavender

Occasional8 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Rare8 obs.

Aletris aurea

Rare8 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kountze

Importance: 0.42

62 species

+61% vs. current

Silsbee

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+245% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.26

100 species

0% 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 Hardin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kountze

Importance: 0.42

62 species

+61% vs. current

Silsbee

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+245% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.26

100 species

0% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Kountze

+61% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Very Common32 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common21 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common21 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common19 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common18 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common18 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common15 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common11 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common11 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Common11 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Common10 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional10 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional10 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional9 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional9 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Occasional9 obs.

Hyptis alata

desert-lavender

Occasional8 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Rare8 obs.

Aletris aurea

Rare8 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Rare8 obs.

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