Kosse

Ecosystem Overview

The Kosse ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Limestone County nearby has 84% more documented species, Kosse offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #89 for species diversity among 100 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 11th 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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 100 locations

11th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.78 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.63 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Very Common0.63 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.63 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.63 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common0.63 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Common0.63 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common0.63 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Tievine

Common0.63 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.63 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-Petal Anemone

Occasional0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-61% 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 Limestone County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.78 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.63 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Very Common0.63 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.63 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.63 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common0.63 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Common0.63 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common0.63 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Tievine

Common0.63 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.63 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-Petal Anemone

Occasional0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-61% 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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 100 locations

11th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

-84% species diversity