Gun Barrel City
Ecosystem Overview
The Gun Barrel City ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in henderson county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Athens nearby has 84% more documented species, Gun Barrel City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 henderson county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Castilleja indivisa
Texas paintbrush
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Greenstriped Grasshopper
Geomys breviceps
Baird's Pocket Gopher
Torilis arvensis
Spreading hedgeparsley
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
Asclepias viridis
green antelope-horn
Plantago aristata
Largebracted plantain
Lathyrus hirsutus
hairy vetchling
Trifolium lappaceum
Burdock clover
Trifolium resupinatum
Reversed Clover
Trifolium arvense
Rabbitfoot clover
Trifolium campestre
hop trefoil
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Callirhoe involucrata
Purple Poppymallow
Sabatia campestris
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gun Barrel Citywithin Henderson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.