Salado

Ecosystem Overview

The Salado ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Bell County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Temple nearby has 30% more documented species, Salado offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Bell County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Temple

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Common2 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Usingeriessa onyxalis

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Gratiana pallidula

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-30% vs. current

Belton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Bell County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+312% vs. current

Killeen

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2233% vs. current

Harker Heights

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+1650% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+900% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+250% 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 Bell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-30% vs. current

Belton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Bell County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+312% vs. current

Killeen

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2233% vs. current

Harker Heights

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+1650% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+900% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+250% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Temple

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Common2 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Usingeriessa onyxalis

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Gratiana pallidula

Rare1 obs.

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