Blanco

Ecosystem Overview

The Blanco ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Blanco 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. Compared to nearby Johnson City, Blanco hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Blanco County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson City

+525% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common11 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common8 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Very Common7 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Very Common6 obs.

Yucca constricta

Common6 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common5 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common5 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common5 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas skeleton-plant

Common5 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

Marvel of Peru

Common4 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional4 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Occasional4 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional4 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional4 obs.

Agalinis heterophylla

prairie false foxglove

Rare4 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Rare4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare4 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Blanco. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Blanco. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Blanco County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson City

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Blanco County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Round Mountain

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% 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 Blanco County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Blanco County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson City

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Blanco County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Round Mountain

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson City

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common11 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common8 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Very Common7 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Very Common6 obs.

Yucca constricta

Common6 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common5 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common5 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common5 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas skeleton-plant

Common5 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

Marvel of Peru

Common4 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional4 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Occasional4 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional4 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional4 obs.

Agalinis heterophylla

prairie false foxglove

Rare4 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Rare4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Rare4 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.