Jefferson
Ecosystem Overview
The Jefferson ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in marion county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Johnson Creek Reservoir, Jefferson hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 marion county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Polistes dorsalis
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Triorla interrupta
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Vireo olivaceus
Red-eyed Vireo
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Mimosa strigillosa
Coreopsis basalis
golden-mane coreopsis
Lindernia dubia
Moist-Bank Pimpernel
Strophostyles helvola
Trailing Wild Bean
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Stylurus plagiatus
Russet-tipped Clubtail
Trifolium incarnatum
Carnation Clover
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Marion County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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