Glen Rose

Ecosystem Overview

The Glen Rose ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Somervell County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Safe Shutdown Impoundment, Glen Rose hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Somervell County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Safe Shutdown Impoundment

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Very Common2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Very Common2 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Common2 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Common1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common1 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysanthrax edititius

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Somervell County

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-35% 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 Somervell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Somervell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Somervell County

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-35% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Safe Shutdown Impoundment

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Very Common2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Very Common2 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Common2 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Common1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common1 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysanthrax edititius

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Rare1 obs.

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