Granbury

Ecosystem Overview

The Granbury ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Hood County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #1 for species diversity among 4 Hood County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hood County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Common2 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common2 obs.

Rhithropanopeus harrisii

white-tipped mud crab

Common2 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Occasional2 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley redstem

Occasional2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Kuschelina gibbitarsa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hood County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hood County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Decordova

Importance: 0.22

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Granbury

Importance: 0.20

24 species

+317% 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 Hood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hood County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hood County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Decordova

Importance: 0.22

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Granbury

Importance: 0.20

24 species

+317% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hood County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Common2 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common2 obs.

Rhithropanopeus harrisii

white-tipped mud crab

Common2 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Occasional2 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley redstem

Occasional2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Kuschelina gibbitarsa

Rare1 obs.

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