Austin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Austin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Austin 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 Bellville, Austin County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Austin County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellville

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common33 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common18 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common15 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common13 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common12 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Common12 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common12 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common11 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Common11 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional11 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional11 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional9 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional8 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Austin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellville

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sealy

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Wallis

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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 Austin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Austin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellville

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sealy

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Wallis

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Bellville

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common33 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common18 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common15 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common13 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common12 obs.

Trichiotinus lunulatus

Common12 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common12 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common11 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Common11 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional11 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional11 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional10 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional9 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional8 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare7 obs.

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