Garrison

Ecosystem Overview

The Garrison ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nacogdoches County nearby has 44% more documented species, Garrison 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. Nacogdoches County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Very Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Common1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss Me Quick

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Occasional1 obs.

Mecardonia procumbens

Baby Jump-Up

Rare1 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

Blaver

Rare0.49 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Rare0.32 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nacogdoches County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Nacogdoches County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-44% vs. current

Nacogdoches

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-45% vs. current

Nacogdoches

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-44% vs. current

Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-39% vs. current

Appleby

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+69% vs. current

Chireno

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Cushing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4300% vs. current

A L Mangham Junior Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-44% 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 Nacogdoches County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Very Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Common1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss Me Quick

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Occasional1 obs.

Mecardonia procumbens

Baby Jump-Up

Rare1 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

Blaver

Rare0.49 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Rare0.32 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nacogdoches County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Nacogdoches County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-44% vs. current

Nacogdoches

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-45% vs. current

Nacogdoches

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-44% vs. current

Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-39% vs. current

Appleby

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+69% vs. current

Chireno

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Cushing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4300% vs. current

A L Mangham Junior Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-44% 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

vs. Nacogdoches County

-44% species diversity