Shepherd
Ecosystem Overview
The Shepherd ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in san jacinto county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Coldspring, Shepherd hosts 97% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 san jacinto county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Cyphomyrmex rimosus
Pseudomyrmex gracilis
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Leptogenys elongata
Trachymyrmex septentrionalis
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Neocicada hieroglyphica
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Solenopsis invicta
red imported fire ant
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Incilius nebulifer
Coastal Plain Toad
Prepops insitivus
Lycoris radiata
Red spider lily
Crematogaster laeviuscula
Vespula squamosa
Polistes exclamans
Euparius marmoreus
Marbled Fungus Weevil
Typocerus zebra
Cerastipsocus venosus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Jacinto County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shepherd. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shepherdwithin San Jacinto County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.