Karnes County

Ecosystem Overview

The Karnes County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Karnes 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 Karnes City, Karnes County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Karnes 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. Karnes City

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common11 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common10 obs.

Euphorbia peplidion

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia helleri

Very Common5 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common5 obs.

Tomostima cuneifolia

Common5 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common5 obs.

Lithobates berlandieri

Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common4 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Occasional4 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Occasional3 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Occasional3 obs.

Simsia calva

bush-sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Condalia hookeri

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Rare3 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Rare3 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Karnes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Karnes City

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kenedy

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+203% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+525% vs. current

Runge

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+900% 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 Karnes County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Karnes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Karnes City

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+809% vs. current

Kenedy

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+203% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+525% vs. current

Runge

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+900% 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. Karnes City

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common11 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common10 obs.

Euphorbia peplidion

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia helleri

Very Common5 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common5 obs.

Tomostima cuneifolia

Common5 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common5 obs.

Lithobates berlandieri

Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common4 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Occasional4 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Occasional3 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Occasional3 obs.

Simsia calva

bush-sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Condalia hookeri

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Rare3 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Rare3 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare3 obs.

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