Huntsville
Ecosystem Overview
The Huntsville ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in walker 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. While Walker County nearby has 66% more documented species, Huntsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 walker county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Lupinus texensis
Texas bluebonnet
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Geomys breviceps
Baird's Pocket Gopher
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Sabal minor
bush palmetto
Nothoscordum bivalve
false garlic
Geranium carolinianum
Carolina Crane's-bill
Sesbania drummondii
poison-bean
Anemone berlandieri
Ten-petal anemone
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
Portulaca pilosa
Kiss me quick
Ratibida columnifera
Mexican-hat
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Verbesina virginica
frostweed
Gelsemium sempervirens
gelsemium
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Walker County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Huntsvillewithin Walker County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.