Bell County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Bell County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Bell 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. Compared to nearby Temple, Bell County hosts 34% more species diversity.

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. Temple

+34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Very Common313.95 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Very Common167 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common131 obs.

Quercus buckleyi

Buckley Oak

Very Common120 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

Chittamwood

Very Common117 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas Ash

Common115 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common109 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Common106 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common103 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common99 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Common98 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Occasional98 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional97 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional95 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional94.59 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional92 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas Persimmon

Occasional87 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Rare84 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Rare84 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese Pistache

Rare81 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.80

58 species

+34% vs. current

Ta-35

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-8s

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Morgan's Point Resort

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-75

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-32

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-73

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% 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 Bell County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Very Common313.95 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Very Common167 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common131 obs.

Quercus buckleyi

Buckley Oak

Very Common120 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

Chittamwood

Very Common117 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas Ash

Common115 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common109 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Common106 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common103 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Common99 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Common98 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Occasional98 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional97 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional95 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional94.59 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional92 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas Persimmon

Occasional87 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Rare84 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Rare84 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese Pistache

Rare81 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.80

58 species

+34% vs. current

Ta-35

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-8s

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Morgan's Point Resort

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-75

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-32

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Ta-73

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

About This Comparison

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. Temple

+34% species diversity