Rockwall

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockwall ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockwall County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Rockwall County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockwall County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common14 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common12 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Very Common12 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common11 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common11 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common10 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common9 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common9 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Common9 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional7 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional7 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional7 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Rare7 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Rare7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rockwall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockwall County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Caruth Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Phelps Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fate

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

McLendon-chisholm

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+1900% vs. current

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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 Rockwall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+133%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rockwall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockwall County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Caruth Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Phelps Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fate

Importance: 0.23

100 species

0% vs. current

McLendon-chisholm

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockwall County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common14 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common12 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Very Common12 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common11 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common11 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common10 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common9 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common9 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Common9 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional7 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional7 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional7 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional7 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Rare7 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Rare7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare7 obs.

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