Burnet County

Ecosystem Overview

The Burnet County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Burnet 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 Marble Falls, Burnet County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Burnet 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. Lake Marble Falls

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common38 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common38 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common36 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common34 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common32 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common32 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common30 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common24 obs.

Yucca constricta

Common22 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common21 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common21 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional20 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Occasional20 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional20 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas skeleton-plant

Occasional20 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Occasional20 obs.

Sedum nuttallii

yellow stonecrop

Occasional18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare18 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Rare18 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Burnet County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Marble Falls

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Marble Falls

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Meadowlakes

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cottonwood Shores

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+900% 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 Burnet County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Burnet County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Marble Falls

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Marble Falls

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Meadowlakes

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cottonwood Shores

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. Lake Marble Falls

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common38 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common38 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common36 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common34 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common32 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common32 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common30 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common24 obs.

Yucca constricta

Common22 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common21 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common21 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional20 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Occasional20 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional20 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas skeleton-plant

Occasional20 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Occasional20 obs.

Sedum nuttallii

yellow stonecrop

Occasional18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare18 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Rare18 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Rare18 obs.

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