Kenedy

Ecosystem Overview

The Kenedy ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Karnes County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Karnes City, Kenedy hosts 200% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Karnes County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Karnes City

+200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Very Common2 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Very Common2 obs.

Condalia hookeri

Very Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional1 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Teucrium cubense

Occasional1 obs.

Lycium berlandieri

Berlandier wolfberry

Occasional1 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Rare1 obs.

Acleisanthes obtusa

Rare1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Karnes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Karnes City

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+200% vs. current

Karnes County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-67% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+106% vs. current

Runge

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+230% 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 Karnes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Karnes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Karnes City

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+200% vs. current

Karnes County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-67% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+106% vs. current

Runge

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+230% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Karnes City

+200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Very Common2 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Very Common2 obs.

Condalia hookeri

Very Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional1 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Teucrium cubense

Occasional1 obs.

Lycium berlandieri

Berlandier wolfberry

Occasional1 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Rare1 obs.

Acleisanthes obtusa

Rare1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Rare1 obs.

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