Converse

Ecosystem Overview

The Converse ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Bexar 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 #2 for species diversity among 41 Bexar County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 41 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Very Common15 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common12 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common10 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common9 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Very Common8 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common8 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common7 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common7 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Common7 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Common7 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Occasional6 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Occasional6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional5 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Occasional4 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Rare4 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare4 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+96% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% 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 Bexar County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+96% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 41 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Very Common15 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common12 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common10 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common9 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Very Common8 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common8 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common7 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common7 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Common7 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Common7 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Occasional6 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Occasional6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional5 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Occasional4 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Rare4 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare4 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Rare4 obs.

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