San Saba

Ecosystem Overview

The San Saba ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in San Saba County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Deep Creek Ranch Lake, San Saba hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 San Saba County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Deep Creek Ranch Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Epicauta callosa

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common1 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Very Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Boerhavia coccinea

scarlet spiderling

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in San Saba County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

San Saba County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-84% 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 San Saba County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in San Saba County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

San Saba County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-84% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Deep Creek Ranch Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Epicauta callosa

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common1 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Very Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Boerhavia coccinea

scarlet spiderling

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

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