Boyd

Ecosystem Overview

The Boyd ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Wise County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Decatur nearby has 77% more documented species, Boyd offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 10 Wise County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Very Common1 obs.

Ramalina celastri

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus angustifolia

sand plum

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas thistle

Common1 obs.

Chaetopappa asteroides

tiny lazy daisy

Common1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Common1 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Common1 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

-77% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-90% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+100% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-81% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

-60% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

-29% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+400% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

-17% 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 Wise County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wise County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Decatur

Importance: 0.40

44 species

-77% vs. current

Wise County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-90% vs. current

Black Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+100% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.28

54 species

-81% vs. current

Rhome

Importance: 0.26

25 species

-60% vs. current

Alvord

Importance: 0.25

14 species

-29% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+400% vs. current

New Fairview

Importance: 0.22

12 species

-17% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Decatur

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Very Common1 obs.

Ramalina celastri

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus angustifolia

sand plum

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas thistle

Common1 obs.

Chaetopappa asteroides

tiny lazy daisy

Common1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Common1 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Common1 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common1 obs.

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