Katy

Ecosystem Overview

The Katy ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #211 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#211

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#211 of 1361 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Very Common7 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Pachodynerus erynnis

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common4 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common4 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

Megachile pruina

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

#211

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#211 of 1361 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Very Common7 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Pachodynerus erynnis

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common4 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common4 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

Megachile pruina

Rare3 obs.

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