Fort Phantom Hill Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Phantom Hill Lake ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 49% more documented species, Fort Phantom Hill Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #464 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#464

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#464 of 1361 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common2 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Rare1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-49% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-49% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-49% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-49% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-49% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-49% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-41% 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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-49% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-49% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-49% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-49% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-49% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-49% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-41% 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

#464

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#464 of 1361 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common2 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Rare1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare1 obs.

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