Turtle Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Turtle Pond ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Travis 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 Travis County nearby has 91% more documented species, Turtle Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 26 Travis County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

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Taxonomic genera represented

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#15

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 26 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-91% species diversity

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Common1 obs.

Cenchrus spinifex

Spiny Bur Grass

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-89% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-87% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-85% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-70% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-59% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-47% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-40% 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 Travis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-89% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-87% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-85% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-70% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-59% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-47% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-40% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 26 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-91% species diversity

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