Brownwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Brownwood ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Brown County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brown County nearby has 5% more documented species, Brownwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 100 Brown County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Brown County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.94 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.78 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Very Common0.61 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas Cooter

Very Common0.56 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common0.54 obs.

Vitis mustangensis

Mustang Grape

Common0.48 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Common0.41 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.41 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.4 obs.

Oxacis cana

Common0.39 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common0.38 obs.

Ungnadia speciosa

Texas-Buckeye

Occasional0.35 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Occasional0.34 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Occasional0.31 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.31 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional0.29 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional0.29 obs.

Neotibicen superbus

Rare0.29 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.29 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare0.29 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-5% vs. current

Brownwood

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Early

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-5% vs. current

Bangs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+929% vs. current

Blanket

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+929% vs. current

The Hideout

in Brownwood

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-10% vs. current

Lake Brownwood State Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-8% vs. current

Brownwood Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+85% 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 Brown County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-5% vs. current

Brownwood

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Early

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-5% vs. current

Bangs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+929% vs. current

Blanket

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+929% vs. current

The Hideout

in Brownwood

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-10% vs. current

Lake Brownwood State Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-8% vs. current

Brownwood Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+85% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.94 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.78 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Very Common0.61 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas Cooter

Very Common0.56 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common0.54 obs.

Vitis mustangensis

Mustang Grape

Common0.48 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Common0.41 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.41 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.4 obs.

Oxacis cana

Common0.39 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common0.38 obs.

Ungnadia speciosa

Texas-Buckeye

Occasional0.35 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Occasional0.34 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Occasional0.31 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.31 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional0.29 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional0.29 obs.

Neotibicen superbus

Rare0.29 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.29 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare0.29 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Brown County

-5% species diversity