Gainesville
Ecosystem Overview
The Gainesville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in cooke 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 #1 for species diversity among 3 cooke county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ludwigia peploides
Water primrose
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Linisa texasiana
Neolasioptera vernoniae
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Phyla lanceolata
marsh frogfruit
Lerema accius
Clouded Skipper
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Vernonia baldwinii
western ironweed
Iva annua
sumpweed
Dicliptera brachiata
Acalypha persimilis
Cicindela repanda
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cooke County
Discover 7 other wildlife-rich locations near Gainesville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gainesvillewithin Cooke County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.