Bosque County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bosque County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Bosque 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 Meridian, Bosque County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Bosque County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Meridian

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common11 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus buckleyi

Buckley Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Yucca pallida

Pale Leaf Yucca

Very Common10 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common9 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas ash

Common9 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common8 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common8 obs.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Common7 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

basket elm

Common7 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional6 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional6 obs.

Ipomopsis rubra

skyrocket

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional6 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Rare6 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare5 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bosque County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meridian

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Meridian Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Walnut Springs

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Morgan

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 Bosque County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bosque County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meridian

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Meridian Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Walnut Springs

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Morgan

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Meridian

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common11 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus buckleyi

Buckley Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Yucca pallida

Pale Leaf Yucca

Very Common10 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common9 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas ash

Common9 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common8 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common8 obs.

Quercus sinuata

Durand Oak

Common7 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

basket elm

Common7 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional6 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional6 obs.

Ipomopsis rubra

skyrocket

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional6 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Rare6 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare5 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Rare5 obs.

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