Canyon Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Canyon Lake ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Comal County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Small Pond, Canyon Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Comal County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Small Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtonaias tampicoensis

Tampico pearlymussel

Occasional1 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.

Sula leucogaster

Booby

Rare1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Comal County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comal County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-60% vs. current

Hinman Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+567% vs. current

Garden Ridge

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+700% vs. current

Mystic Shores At Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+344% vs. current

The Peninsula At Mystic Shores

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1900% 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 Comal County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Comal County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comal County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-60% vs. current

Hinman Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+567% vs. current

Garden Ridge

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+700% vs. current

Mystic Shores At Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+344% vs. current

The Peninsula At Mystic Shores

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Small Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtonaias tampicoensis

Tampico pearlymussel

Occasional1 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.

Sula leucogaster

Booby

Rare1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare1 obs.

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