Ennis
Ecosystem Overview
The Ennis ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in ellis 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 10 ellis county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Ophioglossum engelmannii
limestone adder's-tongue
Lonicera sempervirens
Everblooming Honeysuckle
Packera plattensis
prairie groundsel
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Castilleja indivisa
Texas paintbrush
Allium canadense
Wild Garlic
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Houstonia pusilla
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Polytaenia texana
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Arnoglossum plantagineum
groove-stemmed Indian-plantain
Epiaeschna heros
Swamp Darner
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Polistes exclamans
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ellis County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ennis. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Enniswithin Ellis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.