Enchanted Oaks

Ecosystem Overview

The Enchanted Oaks ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Henderson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Athens nearby has 72% more documented species, Enchanted Oaks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Henderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Very Common2 obs.

Bagheera prosper

Very Common2 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Common1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Occasional1 obs.

Habronattus coecatus

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Rare1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Lake Athens

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-72% vs. current

Gun Barrel City

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+75% vs. current

Malakoff

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+600% vs. current

Tool

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+367% vs. current

Caney City

Importance: 0.24

10 species

+180% vs. current

Payne Springs

Importance: 0.23

26 species

+8% 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 Henderson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Lake Athens

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-72% vs. current

Gun Barrel City

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+75% vs. current

Malakoff

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+600% vs. current

Tool

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+367% vs. current

Caney City

Importance: 0.24

10 species

+180% vs. current

Payne Springs

Importance: 0.23

26 species

+8% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Very Common2 obs.

Bagheera prosper

Very Common2 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Common1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Occasional1 obs.

Habronattus coecatus

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Rare1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Rare1 obs.

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