Hamilton Pool

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamilton Pool ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Travis County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Travis County nearby has 85% more documented species, Hamilton Pool offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 26 Travis County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 26 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Very Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Salvia roemeriana

cedar sage

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum drummondii

hairy heart-leaf aster

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Ageratina havanensis

Havana snakeroot

Common1 obs.

Mitreola petiolata

lax hornpod

Common1 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Pelazoneuron ovatum

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-82% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-78% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-76% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-50% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-32% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-12% vs. current

Turtle Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+67% 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 Travis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-82% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

-78% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

-76% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-50% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-32% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-12% vs. current

Turtle Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+67% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 26 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Very Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Salvia roemeriana

cedar sage

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum drummondii

hairy heart-leaf aster

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Ageratina havanensis

Havana snakeroot

Common1 obs.

Mitreola petiolata

lax hornpod

Common1 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Pelazoneuron ovatum

Occasional1 obs.

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