Thornton

Ecosystem Overview

The Thornton ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Limestone County nearby has 92% more documented species, Thornton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Limestone County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.83 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common0.61 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common0.33 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Common0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-92% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-50% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+20% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-81% 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 6 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.83 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common0.61 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common0.33 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Common0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Limestone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Mexia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Tehuacana

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-92% vs. current

Kosse

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-50% vs. current

Coolidge

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+20% vs. current

Fort Parker State Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% vs. current

Groesbeck

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-81% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Limestone County

-92% species diversity