Wortham

Ecosystem Overview

The Wortham ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Freestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fairfield, Wortham hosts 125% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Freestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfield

+125% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common1 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Common1 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Common1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Common1 obs.

Boerhavia erecta

erect spiderling

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common1 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Occasional1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield

Importance: 0.39

8 species

+125% vs. current

Fairfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-38% vs. current

Freestone County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-82% vs. current

Streetman

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1700% 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 Freestone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Freestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield

Importance: 0.39

8 species

+125% vs. current

Fairfield Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-38% vs. current

Freestone County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-82% vs. current

Streetman

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1700% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfield

+125% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common1 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Common1 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Common1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Common1 obs.

Boerhavia erecta

erect spiderling

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common1 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Occasional1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare1 obs.

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