Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit

Ecosystem Overview

The Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Hopkins County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hopkins County, Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 100 Hopkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Hopkins County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Very Common7.63 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common7.52 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common5.23 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3.79 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common3.44 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common3.03 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Rare3 obs.

Apiomerus spissipes

Rare3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Rare2.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hopkins County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+1% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Tira

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+48% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

North Hopkins

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Deep Well Crossing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Suplhur Springs City Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% 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 Hopkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hopkins County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+1% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Tira

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+48% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

North Hopkins

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Deep Well Crossing

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Suplhur Springs City Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Very Common7.63 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common7.52 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common5.23 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3.79 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common3.44 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common3.03 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Persian Clover

Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional3 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Rare3 obs.

Apiomerus spissipes

Rare3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Rare2.99 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Hopkins County

+1% species diversity