Lakeway

Ecosystem Overview

The Lakeway ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Travis County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Travis County nearby has 39% more documented species, Lakeway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 26 Travis County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 26 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Arbutus xalapensis

Very Common5 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common3 obs.

Garrya lindheimeri

Very Common3 obs.

Ageratina havanensis

Havana snakeroot

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Common3 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common2 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Common2 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Common2 obs.

Gymnosperma glutinosum

gumhead

Common2 obs.

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Lindheimer's muhly

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Pasimachus californicus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-39% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-27% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-10% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-2% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+103% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+177% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+259% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+307% 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 Travis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-39% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-27% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-10% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-2% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+103% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+177% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+259% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+307% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 26 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Arbutus xalapensis

Very Common5 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common3 obs.

Garrya lindheimeri

Very Common3 obs.

Ageratina havanensis

Havana snakeroot

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Common3 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common2 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Common2 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Common2 obs.

Gymnosperma glutinosum

gumhead

Common2 obs.

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Lindheimer's muhly

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Pasimachus californicus

Rare1 obs.

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