Payne Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Payne Springs ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 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 74% more documented species, Payne Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Henderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Pentagenia vittigera

Very Common1 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Otiocerus stollii

Common1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Common1 obs.

Bagheera prosper

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Lake Athens

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+420% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-74% vs. current

Gun Barrel City

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+63% vs. current

Malakoff

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+550% vs. current

Tool

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+333% vs. current

Caney City

Importance: 0.24

10 species

+160% vs. current

Enchanted Oaks

Importance: 0.24

28 species

-7% 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

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henderson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Lake Athens

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+420% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-74% vs. current

Gun Barrel City

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+63% vs. current

Malakoff

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+550% vs. current

Tool

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+333% vs. current

Caney City

Importance: 0.24

10 species

+160% vs. current

Enchanted Oaks

Importance: 0.24

28 species

-7% 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

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Pentagenia vittigera

Very Common1 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Otiocerus stollii

Common1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Common1 obs.

Bagheera prosper

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

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