Carthage
Ecosystem Overview
The Carthage ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in panola county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alexander Lake, Carthage hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 panola 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 33 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
Poecilanthrax lucifer
Hemipenthes sinuosus
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Phymata fasciata
Sassacus papenhoei
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Commelina diffusa
Creeping Spiderwort
Diodia virginiana
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Torilis arvensis
Spreading hedgeparsley
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Coreopsis tinctoria
Golden Coreopsis
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
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