Marshall

Ecosystem Overview

The Marshall ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harrison County nearby has 77% more documented species, Marshall offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Harrison 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrison County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Wulfila saltabundus

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Zephyranthes tubispatha

Common1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional1 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Occasional1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtepistomus castaneus

Weevil

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma scrutator

Fiery Searcher Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

Lygus lineolaris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Saw Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+21% vs. current

Brandy Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Hallsville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Uncertain

Importance: 0.26

29 species

-21% 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 Harrison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Saw Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+21% vs. current

Brandy Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Hallsville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Uncertain

Importance: 0.26

29 species

-21% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrison County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Cimbex americana

Very Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Wulfila saltabundus

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Zephyranthes tubispatha

Common1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional1 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Occasional1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtepistomus castaneus

Weevil

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma scrutator

Fiery Searcher Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

Lygus lineolaris

Rare1 obs.

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