Kountze
Ecosystem Overview
The Kountze ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in hardin county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby The Sour Lakes, Kountze hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 hardin county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.
Poa annua
annual meadow-grass
Verbena brasiliensis
Brazilian vervain
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Lyssomanes viridis
Prosapia bicincta
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Arilus cristatus
Eragrostis secundiflora
red love grass
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Rabidosa rabida
Rabid Wolf Spider
Steinchisma hians
gaping panic grass
Dichanthelium scoparium
velvety panic grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum
St. Augustine grass
Briza minor
Little quakinggrass
Emmelina monodactyla
Morning-Glory Plume Moth
Bromus catharticus
Rescuegrass
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
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Regional Wildlife Network
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