Troy

Ecosystem Overview

The Troy ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Bell County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Temple nearby has 80% more documented species, Troy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Bell County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Temple

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Very Common2 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas ash

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Very Common1 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common1 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Common1 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Common1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Common1 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common1 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurium tenuiflorum

slender centaury

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

kisses

Rare1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-80% vs. current

Belton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Bell County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% vs. current

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+18% vs. current

Killeen

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.31

70 species

-71% vs. current

Harker Heights

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+400% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+186% 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 Bell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-80% vs. current

Belton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Bell County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% vs. current

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+18% vs. current

Killeen

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.31

70 species

-71% vs. current

Harker Heights

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+400% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+186% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Temple

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Very Common2 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas ash

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Very Common1 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Common1 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Common1 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Common1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Common1 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common1 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurium tenuiflorum

slender centaury

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

kisses

Rare1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare1 obs.

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