Colorado County

Ecosystem Overview

The Colorado County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado 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 Eagle Lake, Colorado County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Colorado County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eagle Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common26 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Very Common19 obs.

Pseudacris fouquettei

Cajun Chorus Frog

Very Common19 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common17 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Very Common15 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common15 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common14 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Common13 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Common12 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common11 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional10 obs.

Eleutherodactylus campi

Occasional10 obs.

Lupinus subcarnosus

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional10 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional9 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional9 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Occasional9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare9 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare9 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Colorado County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% 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 Colorado County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Colorado County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eagle Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common26 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Very Common19 obs.

Pseudacris fouquettei

Cajun Chorus Frog

Very Common19 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common17 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Very Common15 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common15 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common14 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Common13 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Common12 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common11 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional10 obs.

Eleutherodactylus campi

Occasional10 obs.

Lupinus subcarnosus

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional10 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional9 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional9 obs.

Senecio ampullaceus

Occasional9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare9 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare9 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare9 obs.

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