The Colony

Ecosystem Overview

The The Colony ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 41% more documented species, The Colony offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #441 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#441

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#441 of 1361 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Common1 obs.

Zacompsia fulva

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Orphulella speciosa

Slant-Faced Pasture Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-41% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-31% 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

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-41% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-31% 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

#441

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#441 of 1361 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Common1 obs.

Zacompsia fulva

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Orphulella speciosa

Slant-Faced Pasture Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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