Somervell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Somervell County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Somervell County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Glen Rose nearby has 2% more documented species, Somervell County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Glen Rose

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common37 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Very Common22 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common15 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Very Common13.49 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Very Common13.48 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Common12 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common11 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas Bull-Nettle

Common11 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common11 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common11 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common10 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Occasional9 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional9 obs.

Crambodes talidiformis

Verbena Moth

Occasional9 obs.

Oreochromis aureus

Blue Tilapia

Occasional9 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional9 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Occasional8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare8 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas Bluebonnet

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+1% vs. current

Rainbow

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Glen Rose Soccer Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Dinosaur Valley Rv Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Georges Creek

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+90% vs. current

Nemo

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+169% 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

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+1% vs. current

Rainbow

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Glen Rose Soccer Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Dinosaur Valley Rv Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Georges Creek

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+90% vs. current

Nemo

Importance: 0.50

Eastern Bluebird

Rare8 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas Bluebonnet

Rare8 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Glen Rose

-2% species diversity