Pflugerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Pflugerville ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 2% more documented species, Pflugerville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #343 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#343

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#343 of 1361 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Very Common8 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common3 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

sandspur

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Plantago helleri

Heller's plantain

Common3 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common2 obs.

Warnockia scutellarioides

Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum drummondii

hairy heart-leaf aster

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Tetraneuris linearifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-2% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-2% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-2% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-2% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-2% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-2% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-2% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+14% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-2% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-2% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-2% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-2% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-2% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-2% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-2% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+14% 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

#343

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#343 of 1361 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Very Common8 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common3 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

sandspur

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Plantago helleri

Heller's plantain

Common3 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common2 obs.

Warnockia scutellarioides

Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum drummondii

hairy heart-leaf aster

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Tetraneuris linearifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

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