Firemens Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Firemens Park ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Young County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Young County nearby has 35% more documented species, Firemens Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 100 Young County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Young County

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1.92 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common1.48 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common1.4 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Shiner

Very Common1.12 obs.

Medicago arabica

Burclover

Very Common1 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Occasional0.75 obs.

Boerhavia coccinea

Scarlet Spiderling

Rare0.75 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare0.75 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Rare0.75 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Young County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-35% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-38% vs. current

Newcastle

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+300% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+700% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.60

48 species

0% vs. current

Graham Municipal Airport

in Graham

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+20% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+860% vs. current

Pioneer Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

48 species

0% 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 Young County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Young County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-35% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-38% vs. current

Newcastle

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+300% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+700% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.60

48 species

0% vs. current

Graham Municipal Airport

in Graham

Importance: 0.60

40 species

+20% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+860% vs. current

Pioneer Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

48 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1.92 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common1.48 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common1.4 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Shiner

Very Common1.12 obs.

Medicago arabica

Burclover

Very Common1 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Occasional0.75 obs.

Boerhavia coccinea

Scarlet Spiderling

Rare0.75 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare0.75 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Rare0.75 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Young County

-35% species diversity