Palestine
Ecosystem Overview
The Palestine ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in anderson county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Broughton Lake, Palestine hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 anderson county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Croton monanthogynus
prairie-tea
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Ipomoea cordatotriloba
Cotton Morning Glory
Verbena halei
Texas vervain
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Cuerna costalis
lateral-lined sharpshooter
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Black-Bordered Lemon Moth
Tetanolita mynesalis
Smoky Tetanolita Moth
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Geomys breviceps
Baird's Pocket Gopher
Larinioides cornutus
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Cicindela ocellata
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Regional Wildlife Network
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