Fort Parker State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Parker State Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Limestone County, Fort Parker State Park hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 100 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common9 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Very Common8 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common8 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common8 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common8 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common5 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Occasional5 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional5 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional5 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare4 obs.

Gonolobus suberosus

Rare4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+158% 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 Limestone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+158% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common9 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Very Common8 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common8 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common8 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common8 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common5 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina Laurel Cherry

Occasional5 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional5 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional5 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare4 obs.

Gonolobus suberosus

Rare4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare4 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

+5% species diversity