Pat Mayse Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Pat Mayse Lake ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Lamar County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Paris nearby has 63% more documented species, Pat Mayse Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Lamar County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Paris

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Zizaniopsis miliacea

giant-cutgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

bleufer

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common1 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium lappaceum

Burdock clover

Occasional1 obs.

Vitis palmata

Occasional1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Iva annua

sumpweed

Occasional1 obs.

Acmaeodera neglecta

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.44

54 species

-63% vs. current

Lake Crook

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Lake Gibbons

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Lamar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Lamar County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-80% 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 Lamar County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lamar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Paris

Importance: 0.44

54 species

-63% vs. current

Lake Crook

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Lake Gibbons

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Lamar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Lamar County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-80% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Paris

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Zizaniopsis miliacea

giant-cutgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

bleufer

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common1 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium lappaceum

Burdock clover

Occasional1 obs.

Vitis palmata

Occasional1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Iva annua

sumpweed

Occasional1 obs.

Acmaeodera neglecta

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare1 obs.

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