Presidio De San Saba

Ecosystem Overview

The Presidio De San Saba ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Menard 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 Menard County nearby has 51% more documented species, Presidio De San Saba offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 100 Menard County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 100 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Menard County

-51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Very Common2 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common1 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Felsenziesel

Very Common1 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Very Common1 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common1 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Common1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Common0.93 obs.

Antrostomus carolinensis

Owl

Common0.85 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.83 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.67 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional0.51 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Occasional0.43 obs.

Batyle suturalis

Occasional0.43 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Occasional0.42 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.42 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Occasional0.42 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Rare0.38 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Rare0.38 obs.

Euphorbia longicruris

Rare0.38 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Menard County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Menard County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-51% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-5% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.60

37 species

0% vs. current

Menard River Park

Importance: 0.50

37 species

0% vs. current

Menard County Airport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

0% vs. current

Hext

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+19% vs. current

Twentymile Crossing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+28% vs. current

Herd Ranch Airport (private)

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+37% 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 Menard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Menard County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Menard County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-51% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-5% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.60

37 species

0% vs. current

Menard River Park

Importance: 0.50

37 species

0% vs. current

Menard County Airport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

0% vs. current

Hext

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+19% vs. current

Twentymile Crossing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+28% vs. current

Herd Ranch Airport (private)

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+37% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Very Common2 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common1 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Felsenziesel

Very Common1 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Very Common1 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common1 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Common1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Common0.93 obs.

Antrostomus carolinensis

Owl

Common0.85 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.83 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.67 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional0.51 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Occasional0.43 obs.

Batyle suturalis

Occasional0.43 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Occasional0.42 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.42 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Occasional0.42 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Rare0.38 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Rare0.38 obs.

Euphorbia longicruris

Rare0.38 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 100 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Menard County

-51% species diversity