Sulphur Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Sulphur Springs ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Hopkins County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Crush Lake, Sulphur Springs hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Hopkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Crush Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common3 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common2 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Common2 obs.

Lathyrus hirsutus

hairy vetchling

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+265%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Coleman

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2000% vs. current

Hopkins County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-16% vs. current

Cumby

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+8300% 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 Hopkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+265%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Hopkins County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Coleman

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Sulphur Springs

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2000% vs. current

Hopkins County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-16% vs. current

Cumby

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Como

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+8300% 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Crush Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common3 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common2 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Common2 obs.

Lathyrus hirsutus

hairy vetchling

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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