Shiner

Ecosystem Overview

The Shiner ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Lavaca County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lavaca County nearby has 88% more documented species, Shiner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 100 Lavaca County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Lavaca County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common1.08 obs.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Pride-Of-Barbados

Very Common0.7 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.31 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common0.19 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Very Common0.11 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Common0.11 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Common0.11 obs.

Malvastrum coromandelianum

Threelobe False Mallow

Common0.05 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lavaca County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lavaca County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Hallettsville

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-74% vs. current

Moulton

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-18% vs. current

Shiner

Importance: 0.70

9 species

0% vs. current

Hallettsville

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-71% vs. current

Camp Williams

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-80% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-80% vs. current

Saint John

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-79% 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 Lavaca County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lavaca County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lavaca County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Hallettsville

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-74% vs. current

Moulton

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-18% vs. current

Shiner

Importance: 0.70

9 species

0% vs. current

Hallettsville

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-71% vs. current

Camp Williams

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-80% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-80% vs. current

Saint John

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-79% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common1.08 obs.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Pride-Of-Barbados

Very Common0.7 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common0.31 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common0.19 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Very Common0.11 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Common0.11 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas Vervain

Common0.11 obs.

Malvastrum coromandelianum

Threelobe False Mallow

Common0.05 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.05 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Lavaca County

-88% species diversity