Bryan

Ecosystem Overview

The Bryan ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Brazos 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. Compared to nearby Herrling Lake, Bryan hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Brazos County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Herrling Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common18 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common18 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common18 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common16 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common14 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common14 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common13 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common13 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common12 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional11 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional10 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional10 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional10 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Occasional10 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare10 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Rare10 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Brazos County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

College Station

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Country Club Lake

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Finfeather Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Texas A&m University Lake #1

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Carter Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Brazos County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Bryan Utilities Lake

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+270% vs. current

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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 Brazos County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Brazos County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

College Station

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Country Club Lake

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Finfeather Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Texas A&m University Lake #1

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Carter Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Brazos County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Bryan Utilities Lake

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+270% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Herrling Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common18 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common18 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common18 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common16 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common14 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common14 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common13 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common13 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common12 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional11 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional10 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional10 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional10 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Occasional10 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare10 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Rare10 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Rare9 obs.

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