Cedar Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Cedar Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #130 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#130

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#130 of 1361 locations

90th 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.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common7 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common6 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Common6 obs.

Teucrium cubense

Common5 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common5 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common5 obs.

Tachybaptus dominicus

Least Grebe

Occasional5 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional5 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Occasional5 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional5 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Rare5 obs.

Uresiphita reversalis

Rare5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare5 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

#130

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#130 of 1361 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common7 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common6 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Common6 obs.

Teucrium cubense

Common5 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common5 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common5 obs.

Tachybaptus dominicus

Least Grebe

Occasional5 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional5 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Occasional5 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional5 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Rare5 obs.

Uresiphita reversalis

Rare5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare5 obs.

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