Parker

Ecosystem Overview

The Parker ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Collin County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Collin County nearby has 55% more documented species, Parker offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 22 Collin 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

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 22 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Collin County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Aphaenogaster texana

Very Common1 obs.

Neotridactylus apicialis

Larger Pygmy Mole Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Parectopa bumeliella

Very Common1 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Uniomerus tetralasmus

Pondhorn

Common1 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Common1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-55% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-55% vs. current

McKinney

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-55% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+22% vs. current

Anna

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+41% vs. current

Bethany Lakes (northwest)

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+275% vs. current

Vial Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+309% vs. current

Lavon Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+350% 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 Collin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-55% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-55% vs. current

McKinney

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-55% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+22% vs. current

Anna

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+41% vs. current

Bethany Lakes (northwest)

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+275% vs. current

Vial Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+309% vs. current

Lavon Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+350% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 22 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Collin County

-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Aphaenogaster texana

Very Common1 obs.

Neotridactylus apicialis

Larger Pygmy Mole Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Parectopa bumeliella

Very Common1 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Uniomerus tetralasmus

Pondhorn

Common1 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Common1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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