Smithville

Ecosystem Overview

The Smithville ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Bastrop County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bastrop nearby has 47% more documented species, Smithville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Bastrop County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bastrop

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus sexmaculatus

Common1 obs.

Chrysanthrax edititius

Common1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Common1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Graptemys versa

Texas map turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bastrop County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bastrop

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-47% vs. current

Bastrop County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-47% vs. current

Shipp Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+960% vs. current

Buescher State Park Lake

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+212% vs. current

Lake Bastrop

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+231% 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 Bastrop County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bastrop County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bastrop

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-47% vs. current

Bastrop County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-47% vs. current

Shipp Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+960% vs. current

Buescher State Park Lake

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+212% vs. current

Lake Bastrop

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+231% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bastrop

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus sexmaculatus

Common1 obs.

Chrysanthrax edititius

Common1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Common1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Graptemys versa

Texas map turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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