Iola

Ecosystem Overview

The Iola ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Grimes County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grimes County nearby has 15% more documented species, Iola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 100 Grimes County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 100 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Grimes County

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.2 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common0.17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common0.15 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.12 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.12 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.11 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince

Common0.1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common0.08 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common0.08 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Common0.08 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional0.07 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional0.07 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cymatophora approximaria

Giant Gray Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Solanum pseudocapsicum

Jerusalem Cherry

Rare0.04 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Rare0.04 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Crabeater

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grimes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Grimes County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-15% vs. current

Todd Mission

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-7% vs. current

Anderson

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+482% vs. current

Bedias

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3100% vs. current

Pecan Lakes Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-20% vs. current

Camp Allen

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-20% vs. current

Texas Renaissance Festival

in Todd Mission

Importance: 0.60

51 species

+25% vs. current

Texas Renaissance Festival Camping

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+28% 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 Grimes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grimes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Grimes County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-15% vs. current

Todd Mission

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-7% vs. current

Anderson

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+482% vs. current

Bedias

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3100% vs. current

Pecan Lakes Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-20% vs. current

Camp Allen

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-20% vs. current

Texas Renaissance Festival

in Todd Mission

Importance: 0.60

51 species

+25% vs. current

Texas Renaissance Festival Camping

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+28% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.2 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common0.17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common0.15 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.12 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.12 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.11 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince

Common0.1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common0.08 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common0.08 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Common0.08 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional0.07 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional0.07 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cymatophora approximaria

Giant Gray Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Solanum pseudocapsicum

Jerusalem Cherry

Rare0.04 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Rare0.04 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Crabeater

Rare0.04 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 100 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Grimes County

-15% species diversity