Masters Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Masters Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Kendall County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boerne nearby has 88% more documented species, Masters Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 5 Kendall County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Boerne

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates berlandieri

Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Very Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Common1 obs.

Utricularia gibba

Humped Bladderwort

Common1 obs.

Acmella repens

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Boerne

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Boerne City Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-33% vs. current

Kendall County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-88% vs. current

Boerne Park Lake

in Boerne

Importance: 0.20

36 species

-67% 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 Kendall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Boerne

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Boerne City Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-33% vs. current

Kendall County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-88% vs. current

Boerne Park Lake

in Boerne

Importance: 0.20

36 species

-67% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Boerne

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates berlandieri

Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Very Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Common1 obs.

Utricularia gibba

Humped Bladderwort

Common1 obs.

Acmella repens

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

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