Leon Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Leon Valley ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Bexar County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 38% more documented species, Leon Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 41 Bexar County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 41 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Common3 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Common2 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Menecles insertus

Occasional2 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Occasional2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Thermonectus nigrofasciatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-38% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+22% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+77% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+121% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+121% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+158% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+210% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+265% 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 Bexar County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-38% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+22% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+77% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+121% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+121% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+158% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+210% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+265% 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 41 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Common3 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Common2 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Menecles insertus

Occasional2 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Occasional2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Thermonectus nigrofasciatus

Rare1 obs.

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