Hill County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hill County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Hill County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Abbott, Hill County hosts 29% more species diversity. This location ranks #62 for species diversity among 100 Hill County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 100 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Abbott

+29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common169.67 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast

Very Common71.03 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Very Common24.74 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common19.47 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common16.88 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas Bluebonnet

Common16.48 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common14 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common12.76 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common12.65 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common11.95 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common11.4 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rock

Occasional10 obs.

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac Chastetree

Occasional10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Occasional10 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional10 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional9.83 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional9.72 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Rare9.47 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Rare9.4 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Rare9.4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitney

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Aquilla Wma

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-9% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% vs. current

Blum

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% vs. current

Carl's Corner

Importance: 0.70

54 species

+33% vs. current

Itasca

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+167% 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 Hill County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common169.67 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast

Very Common71.03 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Very Common24.74 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common19.47 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common16.88 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas Bluebonnet

Common16.48 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common14 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common12.76 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common12.65 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common11.95 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common11.4 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rock

Occasional10 obs.

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac Chastetree

Occasional10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Occasional10 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional10 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional9.83 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional9.72 obs.

Polytaenia texana

Rare9.47 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Rare9.4 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Rare9.4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitney

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Aquilla Wma

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-9% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% vs. current

Blum

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% vs. current

Carl's Corner

Importance: 0.70

54 species

+33% vs. current

Itasca

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+167% 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 100 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Abbott

+29% species diversity