Leary

Ecosystem Overview

The Leary ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Bowie County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texarkana nearby has 79% more documented species, Leary offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Bowie 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Texarkana

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus pensilvanicus

Pennsylvania Raspberry

Very Common1 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional1 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Occasional1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bowie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texarkana

Importance: 0.49

73 species

-79% vs. current

Bringle Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

De Kalb

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Bowie County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-85% vs. current

New Boston

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Nash

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+650% vs. current

Red Lick

Importance: 0.21

82 species

-82% 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 Bowie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bowie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texarkana

Importance: 0.49

73 species

-79% vs. current

Bringle Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

De Kalb

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Bowie County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-85% vs. current

New Boston

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Nash

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+650% vs. current

Red Lick

Importance: 0.21

82 species

-82% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Texarkana

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus pensilvanicus

Pennsylvania Raspberry

Very Common1 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional1 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Occasional1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

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