Alvarado

Ecosystem Overview

The Alvarado ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleburne nearby has 92% more documented species, Alvarado offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 12 Johnson County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 12 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Very Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis mustangensis

Mustang grape

Very Common1 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common1 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Johnson County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-92% vs. current

Heritage Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-11% vs. current

Lake Pat Cleburne

Importance: 0.35

8 species

0% vs. current

Bailey Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Winston Patrick McGregor Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Keene

Importance: 0.27

59 species

-86% vs. current

Grandview

Importance: 0.26

19 species

-58% 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 Johnson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Johnson County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-92% vs. current

Heritage Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

-11% vs. current

Lake Pat Cleburne

Importance: 0.35

8 species

0% vs. current

Bailey Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Winston Patrick McGregor Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Keene

Importance: 0.27

59 species

-86% vs. current

Grandview

Importance: 0.26

19 species

-58% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 12 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Very Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis mustangensis

Mustang grape

Very Common1 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common1 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Common1 obs.

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