Sunset Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Sunset Valley ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Travis County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Travis County nearby has 14% more documented species, Sunset Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 26 Travis County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Ibervillea lindheimeri

Very Common3 obs.

Croton fruticulosus

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common2 obs.

Salvia roemeriana

cedar sage

Common2 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Common2 obs.

Myriopteris alabamensis

Common2 obs.

Salvia farinacea

blue sage

Common2 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Common2 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia roemeriana

Occasional2 obs.

Chaptalia texana

Occasional2 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Occasional2 obs.

Teloschistes exilis

Occasional2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Rare2 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-14% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

+4% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

+26% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

+39% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+187% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+291% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+406% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+473% 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 Travis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Travis County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Travis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-14% vs. current

Pond 1w

Importance: 0.35

83 species

+4% vs. current

Pond 2

Importance: 0.35

68 species

+26% vs. current

West Lake Hills

Importance: 0.35

62 species

+39% vs. current

Pond 1e

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+187% vs. current

Mueller Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+291% vs. current

Mills Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+406% vs. current

Hamilton Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+473% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Travis County

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Ibervillea lindheimeri

Very Common3 obs.

Croton fruticulosus

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Lupinus texensis

Texas bluebonnet

Very Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common2 obs.

Salvia roemeriana

cedar sage

Common2 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-leaf Yucca

Common2 obs.

Myriopteris alabamensis

Common2 obs.

Salvia farinacea

blue sage

Common2 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Common2 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia roemeriana

Occasional2 obs.

Chaptalia texana

Occasional2 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Occasional2 obs.

Teloschistes exilis

Occasional2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Rare2 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

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