Taylor County

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylor County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Zoo Lake Number 1, Taylor County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Zoo Lake Number 1

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common46 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common43 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common32 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common32 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common31 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common30 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common29 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common28 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common28 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common28 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common26 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional25 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional24 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional24 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional23 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare23 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Rare23 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kirby Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Abilene

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Zoo Lake Number 1

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Buffalo Wallow

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lytle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Taylor County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kirby Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Abilene

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Zoo Lake Number 1

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Buffalo Wallow

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lytle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Zoo Lake Number 1

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common46 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common43 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common32 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common32 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common31 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common30 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common29 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common28 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common28 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common28 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common26 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional25 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional24 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional24 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional23 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare23 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Rare23 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare23 obs.

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