Eagle Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Eagle Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colorado County nearby has 77% more documented species, Eagle Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #59 for species diversity among 100 Colorado County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Very Common1.29 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common1.18 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.87 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.79 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Very Common0.79 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.78 obs.

Anthus rubescens

American Pipit

Common0.65 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.64 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Common0.55 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.55 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.51 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Occasional0.47 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional0.23 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.1 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Occasional0.06 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.06 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Occasional0.04 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Weimar

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-57% vs. current

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-54% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-77% vs. current

Glidden

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Beason's Crossing Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Columbus Municipal Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% 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 Colorado County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Weimar

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-57% vs. current

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-54% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-77% vs. current

Glidden

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Beason's Crossing Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% vs. current

Columbus Municipal Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-77% 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Very Common1.29 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common1.18 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.87 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.79 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Very Common0.79 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.78 obs.

Anthus rubescens

American Pipit

Common0.65 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.64 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

White Elder

Common0.55 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.55 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.51 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Occasional0.47 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional0.23 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.1 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Occasional0.06 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.06 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Occasional0.04 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Rare0.04 obs.

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