Texarkana

Ecosystem Overview

The Texarkana ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Bowie County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby De Kalb, Texarkana hosts 7200% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Bowie County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. De Kalb

+7200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common4 obs.

Hydrolea ovata

ovate false fiddleleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Commelina virginica

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda russeliana

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common2 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Dichotomius carolinus

Occasional1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium commutatum

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Anisodactylus rusticus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+143%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bowie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bringle Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+813% vs. current

De Kalb

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Bowie County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-27% vs. current

New Boston

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Nash

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Leary

Importance: 0.23

15 species

+387% vs. current

Red Lick

Importance: 0.21

82 species

-11% 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

+143%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Bowie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bringle Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+813% vs. current

De Kalb

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Bowie County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-27% vs. current

New Boston

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Nash

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Leary

Importance: 0.23

15 species

+387% vs. current

Red Lick

Importance: 0.21

82 species

-11% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. De Kalb

+7200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common4 obs.

Hydrolea ovata

ovate false fiddleleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Commelina virginica

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda russeliana

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common2 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common2 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Dichotomius carolinus

Occasional1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium commutatum

Occasional1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Anisodactylus rusticus

Rare1 obs.

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