Austin

Ecosystem Overview

The Austin ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #272 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#272

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#272 of 1361 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Very Common483 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common263 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common259 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common250 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common225 obs.

Petrophila jaliscalis

Common215 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common195 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Common188 obs.

Digrammia atrofasciata

Common170 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common165 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common162 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional157 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional150 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional150 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional147 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional146 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional143 obs.

Belonocnema kinseyi

Rare140 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Rare138 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare137 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% vs. current

Waco

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% vs. current

Waco

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#272

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#272 of 1361 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Very Common483 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common263 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common259 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common250 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common225 obs.

Petrophila jaliscalis

Common215 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common195 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Common188 obs.

Digrammia atrofasciata

Common170 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common165 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common162 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional157 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional150 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional150 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional147 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional146 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional143 obs.

Belonocnema kinseyi

Rare140 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Rare138 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Rare137 obs.

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