Popeye Lake Colonia

Ecosystem Overview

The Popeye Lake Colonia ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Zavala County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Zavala County nearby has 93% more documented species, Popeye Lake Colonia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 73 Zavala 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

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Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 73 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Zavala County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Tamarix aphylla

Athel Tamarisk

Very Common0.28 obs.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Pride-Of-Barbados

Very Common0.28 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Very Common0.28 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common0.28 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common0.28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Zavala County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Zavala County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Crystal City

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Crystal City

Importance: 0.60

5 species

0% vs. current

La Pryor

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+25% vs. current

Nueces Campsite Lots Colonia

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-69% vs. current

Edgewood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

River Spur

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Chula Vista Colonia

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% 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 Zavala County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Tamarix aphylla

Athel Tamarisk

Very Common0.28 obs.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Pride-Of-Barbados

Very Common0.28 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Very Common0.28 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common0.28 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common0.28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Zavala County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Zavala County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-93% vs. current

Crystal City

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Crystal City

Importance: 0.60

5 species

0% vs. current

La Pryor

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+25% vs. current

Nueces Campsite Lots Colonia

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-69% vs. current

Edgewood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

River Spur

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Chula Vista Colonia

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 73 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Zavala County

-93% species diversity