Mason

Ecosystem Overview

The Mason ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mason County nearby has 64% more documented species, Mason offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Mason County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Very Common3 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common2 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common2 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrota insulata

Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common1 obs.

Cirrhophanus pretiosa

Common1 obs.

Crambidia cephalica

Yellow-headed Lichen Moth

Common1 obs.

Uresiphita reversalis

Common1 obs.

Loxostege allectalis

Common1 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Occasional1 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Occasional1 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Occasional1 obs.

Axis axis

Axis deer

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Rare1 obs.

Yucca constricta

Rare1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mason County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-64% 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 Mason County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mason County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-64% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Very Common3 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common2 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common2 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrota insulata

Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common1 obs.

Cirrhophanus pretiosa

Common1 obs.

Crambidia cephalica

Yellow-headed Lichen Moth

Common1 obs.

Uresiphita reversalis

Common1 obs.

Loxostege allectalis

Common1 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Occasional1 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Occasional1 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Occasional1 obs.

Axis axis

Axis deer

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Rare1 obs.

Yucca constricta

Rare1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare1 obs.

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