Terrell

Ecosystem Overview

The Terrell ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Kaufman County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kaufman, Terrell hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Kaufman County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

+32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common2 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

+32% vs. current

Kaufman County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Forney

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kemp

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% 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 Kaufman County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

+32% vs. current

Kaufman County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Forney

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kemp

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

+32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common2 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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