Shoreacres

Ecosystem Overview

The Shoreacres ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 15% more documented species, Shoreacres offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #369 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#369

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#369 of 1361 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common27 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common5 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Very Common5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common4 obs.

Agalinis heterophylla

prairie false foxglove

Very Common4 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Common3 obs.

Arnoglossum ovatum

Common3 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common3 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

narrow-leaf sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Round Wild Indigo

Occasional3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Occasional2 obs.

Linum berlandieri

Occasional2 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional2 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-15% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-15% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-15% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-15% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-15% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-15% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-15% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-1% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-15% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-15% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-15% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-15% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-15% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-15% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-15% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-1% 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

#369

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#369 of 1361 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common27 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common5 obs.

Herbertia lahue

Very Common5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common4 obs.

Agalinis heterophylla

prairie false foxglove

Very Common4 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Common3 obs.

Arnoglossum ovatum

Common3 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common3 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

narrow-leaf sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Round Wild Indigo

Occasional3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Occasional2 obs.

Linum berlandieri

Occasional2 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional2 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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