Sherman
Ecosystem Overview
The Sherman ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in grayson 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 Pickens Lake, Sherman hosts 1280% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 grayson county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Fulica americana
American Coot
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Baptisia australis
Baptisia
Ilex decidua
Possum-haw
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Nomophila nearctica
American Rush Veneer
Leptysma marginicollis
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Tropidosteptes cardinalis
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Polygyra cereolus
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Prasocuris vittata
Disonycha discoidea
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grayson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sherman. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shermanwithin Grayson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.