Fort Griffin State Historic Site

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Griffin State Historic Site ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Shackelford County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shackelford County nearby has 73% more documented species, Fort Griffin State Historic Site offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 100 Shackelford County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Shackelford County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Very Common1 obs.

Lycus fernandezi

Very Common1 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Very Common1 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Common1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Black-And-Yellow Lichen Moth

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudomops septentrionalis

Pale-Bordered Field Cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris' Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas Skeleton-Plant

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-Crested Titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Rare1 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Rare1 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shackelford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shackelford County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-73% vs. current

Albany

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+11% vs. current

Moran

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Albany

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+31% vs. current

Fort Griffin

Importance: 0.50

21 species

0% vs. current

Albany Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+11% vs. current

Albany Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+11% vs. current

Albany Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+31% 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 Shackelford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shackelford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shackelford County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-73% vs. current

Albany

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+11% vs. current

Moran

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Albany

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+31% vs. current

Fort Griffin

Importance: 0.50

21 species

0% vs. current

Albany Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+11% vs. current

Albany Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+11% vs. current

Albany Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+31% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Very Common1 obs.

Lycus fernandezi

Very Common1 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Very Common1 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Common1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Black-And-Yellow Lichen Moth

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudomops septentrionalis

Pale-Bordered Field Cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris' Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Occasional1 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas Skeleton-Plant

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-Crested Titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Rare1 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Rare1 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Rare1 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Shackelford County

-73% species diversity