Huntsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Huntsville ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Walker County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Walker County nearby has 66% more documented species, Huntsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Walker County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Walker County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Rare1 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Walker County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-66% vs. current

Lake Raven

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+55% 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 Walker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Walker County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-66% vs. current

Lake Raven

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+55% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Walker County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Rare1 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Rare1 obs.

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