Kountze

Ecosystem Overview

The Kountze ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby The Sour Lakes, Kountze hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Hardin County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. The Sour Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Common1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis secundiflora

red love grass

Common1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Steinchisma hians

gaping panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Stenotaphrum secundatum

St. Augustine grass

Occasional1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Rare1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardin County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-38% vs. current

Silsbee

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+114% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-38% 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 Hardin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardin County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-38% vs. current

Silsbee

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+114% vs. current

Lumberton

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-38% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. The Sour Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Common1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis secundiflora

red love grass

Common1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Steinchisma hians

gaping panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Stenotaphrum secundatum

St. Augustine grass

Occasional1 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Rare1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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