Fredericksburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Fredericksburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Gillespie County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Gillespie County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Gillespie County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common17 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Very Common6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common5 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common5 obs.

Penstemon guadalupensis

Common5 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common4 obs.

Yucca constricta

Common4 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional4 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional4 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Rare3 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gillespie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gillespie County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Lady Bird Johnson Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% 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 Gillespie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gillespie County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gillespie County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Lady Bird Johnson Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Gillespie County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common17 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Very Common6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common5 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common5 obs.

Penstemon guadalupensis

Common5 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common4 obs.

Yucca constricta

Common4 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional4 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional4 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Rare3 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Rare3 obs.

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