Tehuacana

Ecosystem Overview

The Tehuacana ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Limestone County, Tehuacana hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 100 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common5.98 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common3 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common2.17 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common2 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common2 obs.

Euclea incisa

Common1 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Occasional1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional1 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia amyntor

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas Bluebonnet

Rare1 obs.

Mydas clavatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+3% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+550% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1460% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+152% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+3% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+550% vs. current

Thornton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1460% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+152% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common5.98 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common3 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common2.17 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common2 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common2 obs.

Euclea incisa

Common1 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Occasional1 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional1 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia amyntor

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas Bluebonnet

Rare1 obs.

Mydas clavatus

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Limestone County

+3% species diversity