Gonzales County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gonzales County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Gonzales 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 Gonzales, Gonzales County hosts 54% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Gonzales 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. Gonzales

+54% 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 Common35 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common32 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Very Common27 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common23 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common19 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common17 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common15 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common13 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Common11 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common11 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Common11 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional10 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional10 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Occasional10 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Occasional9 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional9 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Rare9 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

vine-sorrel

Rare8 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Gonzales County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gonzales

Importance: 0.41

65 species

+54% vs. current

Oxbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Artesian Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Artisian Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Gonzales County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Gonzales County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gonzales

Importance: 0.41

65 species

+54% vs. current

Oxbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Artesian Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Artisian Pond

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 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. Gonzales

+54% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common35 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common32 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark's Tree Frog

Very Common27 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common23 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common19 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common17 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common15 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Common13 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Common11 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common11 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Common11 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional10 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional10 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Occasional10 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Occasional9 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional9 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Rare9 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

vine-sorrel

Rare8 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Rare8 obs.

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