Newton

Ecosystem Overview

The Newton ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Newton 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. Compared to nearby Boggy Lakes, Newton hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Newton County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Boggy Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Betula nigra

River Birch

Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus aquaticus

Swamp Rabbit

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Rare1 obs.

Melica mutica

two-flower melic

Rare1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Newton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-69% 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 Newton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Newton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-69% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Boggy Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Betula nigra

River Birch

Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus aquaticus

Swamp Rabbit

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Rare1 obs.

Melica mutica

two-flower melic

Rare1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Rare1 obs.

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