Goliad

Ecosystem Overview

The Goliad ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Goliad County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Live Oak Lake, Goliad hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Goliad County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Live Oak Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Zanthoxylum fagara

wild limetree

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common1 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Occasional1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca ludoviciana

western wild lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Funastrum cynanchoides

climbing-milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Rare1 obs.

Ungnadia speciosa

Texas-buckeye

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Goliad County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Goliad County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-64% 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 Goliad County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Goliad County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Goliad County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-64% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Live Oak Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Zanthoxylum fagara

wild limetree

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common1 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Occasional1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca ludoviciana

western wild lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Funastrum cynanchoides

climbing-milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Rare1 obs.

Ungnadia speciosa

Texas-buckeye

Rare1 obs.

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