City Park

Ecosystem Overview

The City Park ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Runnels County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Runnels County nearby has 39% more documented species, City Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 85 Runnels County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 85 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Runnels County

-39% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Locust

Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Occasional1 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas Cooter

Rare1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Runnels County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-39% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-15% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+91% vs. current

Miles

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+529% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+2% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+300% vs. current

Ballinger Country Club

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-6% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

in Ballinger

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-4% 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 Runnels County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Locust

Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Occasional1 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas Cooter

Rare1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Runnels County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-39% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-15% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+91% vs. current

Miles

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+529% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+2% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+300% vs. current

Ballinger Country Club

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-6% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

in Ballinger

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-4% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 85 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Runnels County

-39% species diversity