Gonzales

Ecosystem Overview

The Gonzales ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Gonzales County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Portales Lake, Gonzales hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Gonzales County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Portales Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Phyllogomphoides albrighti

Five-striped Leaftail

Very Common4 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Erpetogomphus eutainia

Blue-faced Ringtail

Very Common4 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Common2 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hedypnois rhagadioloides

Cretin Weed

Occasional2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Aphylla angustifolia

Broad-striped Forceptail

Rare1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Gonzales County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+622% vs. current

Artesian Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Artisian Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3150% vs. current

Gonzales County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-35% 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 Gonzales County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Gonzales County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+622% vs. current

Artesian Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Artisian Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3150% vs. current

Gonzales County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-35% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Portales Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Phyllogomphoides albrighti

Five-striped Leaftail

Very Common4 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Erpetogomphus eutainia

Blue-faced Ringtail

Very Common4 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Common2 obs.

Pseudemys texana

Texas River Cooter

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hedypnois rhagadioloides

Cretin Weed

Occasional2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Aphylla angustifolia

Broad-striped Forceptail

Rare1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare1 obs.

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