Walker County
Ecosystem Overview
The Walker County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in walker county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Huntsville, Walker County hosts 194% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 walker county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Sabal minor
bush palmetto
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Lygodium japonicum
Japanese climbing fern
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ilex opaca
white holly
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Verbesina virginica
frostweed
Butorides virescens
green heron
Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Pteridium aquilinum
bracken
Cnidoscolus texanus
Texas bull-nettle
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Viburnum rufidulum
blue haw
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Regional Wildlife Network
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