Orange

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange 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 Orange County, Orange hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 100 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 100 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common4.77 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common4.34 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4.09 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3.3 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Common3.04 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common3 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common2.1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2.05 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Occasional2 obs.

Duranta erecta

Golden Dewdrops

Occasional2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Occasional2 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Rare1.92 obs.

Iris virginica

Blue Flag

Rare1.42 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare1.39 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Vidor

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area Nelda Stark Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tony Houseman / Blue Elbow Swamp Wma

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Bridge City

Importance: 0.70

76 species

0% vs. current

Lower Neches Wildlife Area Old River Unit

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+7% vs. current

West Orange

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+19% 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 Orange County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common4.77 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common4.34 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4.09 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3.3 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Common3.04 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common3 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common2.1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common2.05 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Occasional2 obs.

Duranta erecta

Golden Dewdrops

Occasional2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Occasional2 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Rare1.92 obs.

Iris virginica

Blue Flag

Rare1.42 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare1.39 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Vidor

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area Nelda Stark Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tony Houseman / Blue Elbow Swamp Wma

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Bridge City

Importance: 0.70

76 species

0% vs. current

Lower Neches Wildlife Area Old River Unit

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+7% vs. current

West Orange

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+19% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 100 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange County

+4% species diversity