Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit

Ecosystem Overview

The Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Live Oak County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Live Oak County nearby has 3% more documented species, Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 100 Live Oak County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Live Oak County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common6.96 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common5 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common4.99 obs.

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Micropterus floridanus

Very Common4.97 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tobacco-Bush

Very Common4.96 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common3.99 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common2.98 obs.

Atractosteus spatula

Gemfish

Common2.98 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

Marine-Ivy

Common2 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet Acacia

Common2 obs.

Fleischmannia incarnata

Common2 obs.

Celtis pallida

Spiny Hackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier Acacia

Occasional2 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional1.99 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Occasional1.99 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Occasional1.99 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Occasional1.99 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Buffalofish

Rare1.99 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare1.98 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Live Oak County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Live Oak County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-3% vs. current

Pernitas Point

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-1% vs. current

Three Rivers

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+128% vs. current

George West

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+356% vs. current

George West

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+356% vs. current

Pernitas Point

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Mustang Hollow Campground

in Mathis

Importance: 0.50

48 species

+52% vs. current

Argenta

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+97% 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 Live Oak County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Live Oak County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Live Oak County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-3% vs. current

Pernitas Point

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-1% vs. current

Three Rivers

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+128% vs. current

George West

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+356% vs. current

George West

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+356% vs. current

Pernitas Point

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Mustang Hollow Campground

in Mathis

Importance: 0.50

48 species

+52% vs. current

Argenta

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+97% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common6.96 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common5 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common4.99 obs.

No image

Micropterus floridanus

Very Common4.97 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tobacco-Bush

Very Common4.96 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common3.99 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common2.98 obs.

Atractosteus spatula

Gemfish

Common2.98 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

Marine-Ivy

Common2 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet Acacia

Common2 obs.

Fleischmannia incarnata

Common2 obs.

Celtis pallida

Spiny Hackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier Acacia

Occasional2 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Occasional1.99 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Occasional1.99 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Occasional1.99 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Occasional1.99 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Buffalofish

Rare1.99 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare1.98 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1.08 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Live Oak County

-3% species diversity