Refugio County

Ecosystem Overview

The Refugio County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Refugio 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 Refugio, Refugio County hosts 203% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Refugio County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Refugio

+203% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common14 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Garter Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Rat Snake

Common4 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common3 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common3 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis vesiculosa

Great Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Refugio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Refugio

Importance: 0.43

33 species

+203% vs. current

Austwell

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Woodsboro

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bayside

Importance: 0.21

17 species

+488% vs. current

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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 Refugio County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Refugio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Refugio

Importance: 0.43

33 species

+203% vs. current

Austwell

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Woodsboro

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bayside

Importance: 0.21

17 species

+488% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Refugio

+203% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common14 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Garter Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Rat Snake

Common4 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common4 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common3 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common3 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis vesiculosa

Great Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Rare2 obs.

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