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Decatur

Ecosystem Overview

The Decatur ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in wise county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wise County nearby has 56% more documented species, Decatur offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 wise county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

44
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
41
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
23
Common Species
Frequently observed species
21
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species
Common14 species
Occasional13 species
Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 10 locations
70th percentile for diversity
vs. Wise County
-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Vitis mustangensis

Vitis mustangensis

Mustang grape

Very Common2 obs.
Rabidosa rabida

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Very Common2 obs.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Phyllobrotica sororia

Phyllobrotica sororia

Very Common1 obs.
Anaxyrus woodhousii

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.
Polistes fuscatus

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.
Commelina erecta

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common1 obs.
Melanoplus punctulatus

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Automeris io

Automeris io

Io Moth

Common1 obs.
Stagmomantis carolina

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.
Acris blanchardi

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.
Geococcyx californianus

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional1 obs.
Sorghum halepense

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.
Pyrota discoidea

Pyrota discoidea

Occasional1 obs.
Verbena halei

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Occasional1 obs.
Quincula lobata

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional1 obs.
Solanum elaeagnifolium

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare1 obs.
Solanum dimidiatum

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey's nightshade

Rare1 obs.
Colliuris pensylvanica

Colliuris pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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