Athens
Ecosystem Overview
The Athens ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in henderson 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. Compared to nearby Caddo Creek Lake, Athens hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 henderson county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Pyrus calleryana
Callery Pear
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Trifolium arvense
Rabbitfoot clover
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Schizophyllum commune
Splitgill Mushroom
Geomys breviceps
Baird's Pocket Gopher
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Ischnura hastata
Citrine Forktail
Cnidoscolus texanus
Texas bull-nettle
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Hemidactylus turcicus
Mediterranean gecko
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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