Texas Renaissance Festival

Ecosystem Overview

The Texas Renaissance Festival ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Grimes County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grimes County nearby has 32% more documented species, Texas Renaissance Festival offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #48 for species diversity among 100 Grimes County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Grimes County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Antigonon leptopus

Coral Vine

Very Common6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Very Common1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Dark Rover Ant

Common1 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Common0.94 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common0.93 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Common0.8 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.74 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.48 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional0.27 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.22 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional0.2 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.17 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Occasional0.16 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Rare0.12 obs.

Bradburia pilosa

Rare0.1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grimes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Grimes County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-32% vs. current

Todd Mission

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-26% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-20% vs. current

Anderson

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+364% vs. current

Bedias

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2450% vs. current

Pecan Lakes Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-36% vs. current

Camp Allen

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-36% vs. current

Texas Renaissance Festival Camping

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+2% 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 Grimes County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Antigonon leptopus

Coral Vine

Very Common6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

Peppervine

Very Common1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Dark Rover Ant

Common1 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Common0.94 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common0.93 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Common0.8 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common0.74 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.48 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional0.27 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.22 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Occasional0.2 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.17 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Occasional0.16 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Rare0.12 obs.

Bradburia pilosa

Rare0.1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grimes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Grimes County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-32% vs. current

Todd Mission

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-26% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-20% vs. current

Anderson

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+364% vs. current

Bedias

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2450% vs. current

Pecan Lakes Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-36% vs. current

Camp Allen

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-36% vs. current

Texas Renaissance Festival Camping

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+2% 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Grimes County

-32% species diversity