La Vernia

Ecosystem Overview

The La Vernia ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Floresville nearby has 84% more documented species, La Vernia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Wilson County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Floresville

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia peplidion

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis nuecensis

Common1 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Common1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Hedypnois rhagadioloides

Cretin Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

Tomostima platycarpa

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wilson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Floresville

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-84% vs. current

Wilson County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-85% vs. current

Stockdale

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-85% vs. current

Poth

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+400% 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 Wilson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wilson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Floresville

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-84% vs. current

Wilson County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-85% vs. current

Stockdale

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-85% vs. current

Poth

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+400% 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Floresville

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia peplidion

Common1 obs.

Coreopsis nuecensis

Common1 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Common1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Hedypnois rhagadioloides

Cretin Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

Tomostima platycarpa

Occasional1 obs.

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