Somerville Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerville Lake ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 35% more documented species, Somerville Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #418 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#418

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#418 of 1361 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common7 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Very Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Rare2 obs.

Lepomis humilis

Orangespotted sunfish

Rare2 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Smallmouth buffalo

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-35% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-35% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-35% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-35% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-35% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-35% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-35% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-24% 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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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#418

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#418 of 1361 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-35% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-35% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-35% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-35% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-35% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-35% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-35% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-35% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-24% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common7 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Very Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Rare2 obs.

Lepomis humilis

Orangespotted sunfish

Rare2 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Smallmouth buffalo

Rare2 obs.

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