Selma Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Selma Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Montague 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 Montague County, Selma Park hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 93 Montague County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 93 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Montague County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Very Common0.36 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common0.26 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Very Common0.18 obs.

Tridens flavus

Redtop

Very Common0.18 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Very Common0.18 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common0.18 obs.

Froelichia gracilis

Slender Cottonweed

Common0.18 obs.

Rotala ramosior

Toothcup

Common0.18 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Common0.18 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.18 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Common0.18 obs.

Cuerna costalis

Lateral-Lined Sharpshooter

Occasional0.18 obs.

Disakisperma dubium

Green Sprangletop

Occasional0.18 obs.

Leucospora multifida

Cliff Conobea

Occasional0.18 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.18 obs.

Sagittaria calycina

Occasional0.18 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.18 obs.

Fimbristylis vahlii

Rare0.18 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare0.18 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montague County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montague County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Nocona

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Saint Jo

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+567% vs. current

Nocona

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

New Harp

Importance: 0.50

77 species

+4% 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 Montague County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montague County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montague County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Nocona

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Saint Jo

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+567% vs. current

Nocona

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

New Harp

Importance: 0.50

77 species

+4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Very Common0.36 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common0.26 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Very Common0.18 obs.

Tridens flavus

Redtop

Very Common0.18 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Very Common0.18 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common0.18 obs.

Froelichia gracilis

Slender Cottonweed

Common0.18 obs.

Rotala ramosior

Toothcup

Common0.18 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Common0.18 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.18 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Common0.18 obs.

Cuerna costalis

Lateral-Lined Sharpshooter

Occasional0.18 obs.

Disakisperma dubium

Green Sprangletop

Occasional0.18 obs.

Leucospora multifida

Cliff Conobea

Occasional0.18 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.18 obs.

Sagittaria calycina

Occasional0.18 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.18 obs.

Fimbristylis vahlii

Rare0.18 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare0.18 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Rare0.18 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

Regional Rank

Out of 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 93 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Montague County

+1% species diversity