Eastland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Eastland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Eastland 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 Lake Eastland, Eastland County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Eastland County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Eastland

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Castilleja purpurea

purple paintbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Very Common7 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common5 obs.

Yucca pallida

Pale Leaf Yucca

Common5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common5 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Common5 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common5 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common5 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional4 obs.

Funastrum crispum

Occasional4 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Occasional4 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Occasional4 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Occasional4 obs.

Bouteloua rigidiseta

Texas grama

Rare4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Eastland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Leon

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lake Eastland

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Eastland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Eastland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Leon

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lake Eastland

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Eastland

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Castilleja purpurea

purple paintbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Very Common7 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common5 obs.

Yucca pallida

Pale Leaf Yucca

Common5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common5 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Common5 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common5 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common5 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional4 obs.

Funastrum crispum

Occasional4 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Occasional4 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Occasional4 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Occasional4 obs.

Bouteloua rigidiseta

Texas grama

Rare4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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