Cross Roads

Ecosystem Overview

The Cross Roads ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Denton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Denton County nearby has 61% more documented species, Cross Roads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 29 Denton County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 29 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Mezira emarginata

Occasional1 obs.

Zonitoides arboreus

Quick gloss

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Rare1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-61% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-43% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-57% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-61% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+200% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

+95% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-61% 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

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-61% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-43% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-57% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-61% vs. current

Lake Dallas

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+200% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

+95% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-61% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 29 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Mezira emarginata

Occasional1 obs.

Zonitoides arboreus

Quick gloss

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Rare1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare1 obs.

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