Lake Georgetown

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Georgetown ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Williamson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Georgetown nearby has 71% more documented species, Lake Georgetown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Williamson County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgetown

-71% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Sula leucogaster

Booby

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Very Common2 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike heliotrope

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Eragrostis reptans

creeping love grass

Occasional1 obs.

Bothriochloa barbinodis

cane bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Occasional1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Occasional1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Rare1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Rare1 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon vine

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgetown

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-71% vs. current

Williamson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-71% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-59% vs. current

Block House Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+314% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+480% vs. current

Mason Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+625% vs. current

Ganzert Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Hutto

Importance: 0.33

33 species

-12% 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 Williamson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgetown

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-71% vs. current

Williamson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-71% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-59% vs. current

Block House Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+314% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+480% vs. current

Mason Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+625% vs. current

Ganzert Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Hutto

Importance: 0.33

33 species

-12% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgetown

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Sula leucogaster

Booby

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Very Common2 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike heliotrope

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Eragrostis reptans

creeping love grass

Occasional1 obs.

Bothriochloa barbinodis

cane bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Occasional1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Occasional1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Rare1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Rare1 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon vine

Rare1 obs.

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