B A Steinhagen Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The B A Steinhagen Lake ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 41% more documented species, B A Steinhagen Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #439 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#439

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#439 of 1361 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-41% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common20 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common15 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common4 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional3 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Rare2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-41% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-31% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-41% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-41% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-41% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-31% 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

#439

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#439 of 1361 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common20 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common15 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common4 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional3 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Rare2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare2 obs.

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