Plano

Ecosystem Overview

The Plano ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #6 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 100th 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 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 1361 locations

100th 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.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common114 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common74 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common69 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common63 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common63 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common61 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common60 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common58 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common54 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common53 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common50 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional50 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional47 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional47 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional47 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional44 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional42 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare39 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare39 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Rare38 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 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

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 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 1361 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common114 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common74 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common69 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common63 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common63 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common61 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common60 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common58 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common54 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common53 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common50 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional50 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional47 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional47 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional47 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional44 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional42 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare39 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare39 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Rare38 obs.

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