Saw Mill Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Saw Mill Pond ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marshall nearby has 17% more documented species, Saw Mill Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Harrison County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

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Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Fundulus chrysotus

Golden Topminnow

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common1 obs.

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall

Importance: 0.46

23 species

-17% vs. current

Harrison County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Brandy Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Hallsville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Uncertain

Importance: 0.26

29 species

-34% 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 Harrison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall

Importance: 0.46

23 species

-17% vs. current

Harrison County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Brandy Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Hallsville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Uncertain

Importance: 0.26

29 species

-34% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Fundulus chrysotus

Golden Topminnow

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common1 obs.

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