Oak Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Bexar County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 20% more documented species, Oak Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 41 Bexar County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 41 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Cyrtomium falcatum

Japanese netvein hollyfern

Very Common2 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis funeralis

Funereal Duskywing

Very Common2 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Common2 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common2 obs.

Uresiphita reversalis

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common2 obs.

Capsicum annuum

Cayenne pepper

Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Occasional2 obs.

Asphaera lustrans

Occasional1 obs.

Rachiplusia ou

Gray Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxonprucha excavata

Occasional1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Megachile policaris

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-20% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+57% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+129% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+186% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+186% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+233% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+300% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+371% 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

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bexar County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bexar County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-20% vs. current

Mitchell Lake

Importance: 0.35

51 species

+57% vs. current

Basin 4

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+129% vs. current

Bird Pond

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+186% vs. current

Basin 5

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+186% vs. current

West Polder

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+233% vs. current

Basin 1

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+300% vs. current

Basin 3

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+371% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 41 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Bexar County

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Cyrtomium falcatum

Japanese netvein hollyfern

Very Common2 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis funeralis

Funereal Duskywing

Very Common2 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Common2 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common2 obs.

Uresiphita reversalis

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common2 obs.

Capsicum annuum

Cayenne pepper

Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Occasional2 obs.

Asphaera lustrans

Occasional1 obs.

Rachiplusia ou

Gray Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxonprucha excavata

Occasional1 obs.

Hemipenthes sinuosus

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Megachile policaris

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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