Lake Highlands Pid

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Highlands Pid ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 39% more documented species, Lake Highlands Pid offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #432 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#432

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#432 of 1361 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common2 obs.

Strophostyles helvola

Trailing Wild Bean

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus

Common1 obs.

Neocapsus cuneatus

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalymenus tarsatus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Spoladea recurvalis

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen's Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-39% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-39% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-39% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-39% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-39% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-39% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-39% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-29% 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

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-39% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-39% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-39% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-39% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-39% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-39% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-39% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-29% 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

#432

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#432 of 1361 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common2 obs.

Strophostyles helvola

Trailing Wild Bean

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus

Common1 obs.

Neocapsus cuneatus

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalymenus tarsatus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Spoladea recurvalis

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen's Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

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