Shepherd

Ecosystem Overview

The Shepherd ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in San Jacinto County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Coldspring, Shepherd hosts 97% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 San Jacinto County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Coldspring

+97% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Cyphomyrmex rimosus

Very Common4 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Very Common4 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common4 obs.

Leptogenys elongata

Very Common3 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Neocicada hieroglyphica

Common2 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Common2 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Prepops insitivus

Occasional2 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red spider lily

Occasional2 obs.

Crematogaster laeviuscula

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Euparius marmoreus

Marbled Fungus Weevil

Rare1 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+114%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in San Jacinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Coldspring

Importance: 0.38

39 species

+97% vs. current

San Jacinto County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-23% vs. current

Lake Run-a-muck

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Double Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% 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 San Jacinto County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+114%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in San Jacinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Coldspring

Importance: 0.38

39 species

+97% vs. current

San Jacinto County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-23% vs. current

Lake Run-a-muck

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Double Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7600% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Coldspring

+97% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Cyphomyrmex rimosus

Very Common4 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Very Common4 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common4 obs.

Leptogenys elongata

Very Common3 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Neocicada hieroglyphica

Common2 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Common2 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Prepops insitivus

Occasional2 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red spider lily

Occasional2 obs.

Crematogaster laeviuscula

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Euparius marmoreus

Marbled Fungus Weevil

Rare1 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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