Lufkin

Ecosystem Overview

The Lufkin ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Angelina County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kurth Lake, Lufkin hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Angelina County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kurth Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common8 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common7 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional3 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare2 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+118%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Angelina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

City Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+193% vs. current

Vfw Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4150% vs. current

Angelina County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-15% vs. current

Zavalla

Importance: 0.27

25 species

+240% 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 Angelina County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+118%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Angelina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

City Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+193% vs. current

Vfw Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4150% vs. current

Angelina County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-15% vs. current

Zavalla

Importance: 0.27

25 species

+240% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kurth Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common8 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common7 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional3 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare2 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Rare2 obs.

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