Dinosaur Valley State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Dinosaur Valley State Park ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Somervell County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somervell County nearby has 1% more documented species, Dinosaur Valley State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Somervell County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common30.52 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Very Common15 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Very Common11 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common11 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Very Common10.81 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas Bull-Nettle

Common10 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common10 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common9 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common7.73 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Common7 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Occasional7 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Occasional7 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional6 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional6 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Occasional6 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

Blue Haw

Rare6 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Rare6 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Somervell County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-1% vs. current

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Rainbow

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Glen Rose Soccer Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Dinosaur Valley Rv Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Georges Creek

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+88% vs. current

Nemo

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+166% 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 Somervell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Somervell County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-1% vs. current

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Rainbow

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Glen Rose Soccer Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Dinosaur Valley Rv Park

in Glen Rose

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

Georges Creek

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+88% vs. current

Nemo

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+166% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common30.52 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Very Common15 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Very Common11 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common11 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Very Common10.81 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas Bull-Nettle

Common10 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common10 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common9 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common7.73 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

Bagpod

Common7 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Occasional7 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Occasional7 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional6 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional6 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Occasional6 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

Blue Haw

Rare6 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Rare6 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Rare6 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Somervell County

-1% species diversity