Willow Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Willow Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Parker 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 #4 for species diversity among 11 Parker County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Weatherford

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Very Common8 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Gaillardia aestivalis

Very Common6 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common6 obs.

Oenothera capillifolia

Common6 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common6 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common5 obs.

Tetraneuris linearifolia

Common4 obs.

Stillingia texana

Texas toothleaf

Common4 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional4 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional4 obs.

Marshallia caespitosa

Occasional4 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Occasional4 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Occasional4 obs.

Spiranthes magnicamporum

prairie ladies'-tresses

Rare3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare3 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Parker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Weatherford

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Parker County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Weatherford

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sunshine Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Clear Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aledo

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% vs. current

Springtown

Importance: 0.27

23 species

+335% vs. current

Hudson Oaks

Importance: 0.25

43 species

+133% 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 Parker County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+104%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Parker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Weatherford

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Parker County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Weatherford

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sunshine Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Clear Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aledo

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% vs. current

Springtown

Importance: 0.27

23 species

+335% vs. current

Hudson Oaks

Importance: 0.25

43 species

+133% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Weatherford

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Very Common8 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Gaillardia aestivalis

Very Common6 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common6 obs.

Oenothera capillifolia

Common6 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common6 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common5 obs.

Tetraneuris linearifolia

Common4 obs.

Stillingia texana

Texas toothleaf

Common4 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional4 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional4 obs.

Marshallia caespitosa

Occasional4 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Occasional4 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Occasional4 obs.

Spiranthes magnicamporum

prairie ladies'-tresses

Rare3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare3 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Rare3 obs.

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