Flower Mound

Ecosystem Overview

The Flower Mound ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #292 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#292

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#292 of 1361 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common36 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common29 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common25 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common25 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common19 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common17 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common17 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common16 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common15 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common14 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Occasional14 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional13 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional13 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional13 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional12 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Rare12 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare12 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

#292

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#292 of 1361 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common36 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common29 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common25 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common25 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common19 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common17 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common17 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common16 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common15 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common14 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Occasional14 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional13 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional13 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional13 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional12 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Rare12 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare12 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare12 obs.

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