Sanger

Ecosystem Overview

The Sanger ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Denton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Denton County nearby has 80% more documented species, Sanger offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 29 Denton County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 29 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Brechmorhoga mendax

Pale-faced Clubskimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Iresine rhizomatosa

Juda's-bush

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon vine

Occasional1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Dicliptera brachiata

Occasional1 obs.

Lestes australis

Southern Spreadwing

Rare1 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-71% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-78% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-49% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+54% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-80% 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 Denton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-71% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-78% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-49% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+54% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-80% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 29 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Brechmorhoga mendax

Pale-faced Clubskimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Common1 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1 obs.

Iresine rhizomatosa

Juda's-bush

Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon vine

Occasional1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Dicliptera brachiata

Occasional1 obs.

Lestes australis

Southern Spreadwing

Rare1 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Rare1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare1 obs.

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