Marlin

Ecosystem Overview

The Marlin ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Falls County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lott, Marlin hosts 1000% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Falls County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lott

+1000% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Very Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common1 obs.

Melanchroia chephise

White-tipped Black

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Gomphrena serrata

Occasional1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Chloris verticillata

windmill grass

Occasional1 obs.

Tridens albescens

whitetop

Rare1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Rare1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Falls County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lott

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Falls County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-78% vs. current

Rosebud

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+100% 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 Falls County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Falls County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lott

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Falls County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-78% vs. current

Rosebud

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+100% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lott

+1000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Very Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common1 obs.

Melanchroia chephise

White-tipped Black

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Gomphrena serrata

Occasional1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Chloris verticillata

windmill grass

Occasional1 obs.

Tridens albescens

whitetop

Rare1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Rare1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare1 obs.

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