Rowlett

Ecosystem Overview

The Rowlett ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #183 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#183

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#183 of 1361 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common15 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common14 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common12 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common11 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common8 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common8 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional7 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional7 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional6 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional6 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional6 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Occasional6 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Rare5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

#183

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#183 of 1361 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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