Buescher State Park Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Buescher State Park Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Bastrop 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. While Bastrop nearby has 83% more documented species, Buescher State Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Bastrop 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Bastrop

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Very Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Gomphrena serrata

Common1 obs.

Pluchea camphorata

Camphor Pluchea

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Occasional1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bastrop County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bastrop

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Bastrop County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

Shipp Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+240% vs. current

Smithville

Importance: 0.33

53 species

-68% vs. current

Lake Bastrop

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+6% 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 Bastrop County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bastrop County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bastrop

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Bastrop County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

Shipp Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+240% vs. current

Smithville

Importance: 0.33

53 species

-68% vs. current

Lake Bastrop

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+6% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Bastrop

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Very Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Gomphrena serrata

Common1 obs.

Pluchea camphorata

Camphor Pluchea

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Occasional1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Occasional1 obs.

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