Marble Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Marble Falls ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Burnet 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Burnet County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Burnet County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Physaria recurvata

gaslight bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Occasional2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Burnet County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Burnet County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Marble Falls

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meadowlakes

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cottonwood Shores

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+900% 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 Burnet County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Burnet County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Burnet County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Marble Falls

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meadowlakes

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cottonwood Shores

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Burnet County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Physaria recurvata

gaslight bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Occasional2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

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