Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Juniperus virginiana
Redcedar
Very Common6.41 obs.
Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon Holly
Very Common5.92 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas
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 Limestone County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Redcedar
Yaupon Holly
French-Mulberry
Trumpetvine
Water Oak
Buttonbush
Wax Mallow
Catbrier
Straggler Daisy
Chinaberrytree
Gray Squirrel
Great Blue Heron
Osage-Orange
Chinese Privet
Redbud
White-Tailed Deer
Horseweed
Carolina Laurel Cherry
Black Vulture
Cuman Ragweed
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The Mexia ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Limestone County, Mexia hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 100 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.