Somervell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Somervell County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Somervell 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 Glen Rose, Somervell County hosts 54% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Somervell 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. Glen Rose

+54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common37 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Very Common22 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common15 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

basket elm

Very Common12 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Very Common11 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common11 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common11 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common10 obs.

Crambodes talidiformis

Common9 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common9 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common9 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional8 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Occasional8 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare7 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Rare7 obs.

Distremocephalus texanus

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.39

65 species

+54% vs. current

Wheeler Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Somervell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.39

65 species

+54% vs. current

Wheeler Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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. Glen Rose

+54% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common37 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Very Common22 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common15 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

basket elm

Very Common12 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Very Common11 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common11 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common11 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common10 obs.

Crambodes talidiformis

Common9 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common9 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common9 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional8 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Occasional8 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare7 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Rare7 obs.

Distremocephalus texanus

Rare7 obs.

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