Zavalla

Ecosystem Overview

The Zavalla ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Angelina County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Angelina County nearby has 45% more documented species, Zavalla offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #86 for species diversity among 100 Angelina County County natural areas, placing it in the 14th 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Angelina County

-45% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.76 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Ludwigia decurrens

Winged Water-Primrose

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

Swamp Sunflower

Common1 obs.

Nysson aequalis

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common1 obs.

Agalinis fasciculata

Beach False Foxglove

Common1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common1 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Strophostyles leiosperma

Small Wild Bean

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Angelina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angelina County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Lufkin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

Diboll

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

Lufkin

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-45% vs. current

Burke

Importance: 0.70

50 species

-18% vs. current

Huntington

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+310% vs. current

Angelina County Airport

Importance: 0.60

46 species

-11% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.76 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Ludwigia decurrens

Winged Water-Primrose

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Very Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

Swamp Sunflower

Common1 obs.

Nysson aequalis

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common1 obs.

Agalinis fasciculata

Beach False Foxglove

Common1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common1 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Strophostyles leiosperma

Small Wild Bean

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Angelina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angelina County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Lufkin

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

Diboll

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

Lufkin

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-45% vs. current

Burke

Importance: 0.70

50 species

-18% vs. current

Huntington

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+310% vs. current

Angelina County Airport

Importance: 0.60

46 species

-11% 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Angelina County

-45% species diversity