South Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The South Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Jones County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Anson, South Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Jones County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jones County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jones County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-83% vs. current

Anson North Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% 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 Jones County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jones County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jones County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-83% vs. current

Anson North Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Occasional1 obs.

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