Refugio

Ecosystem Overview

The Refugio ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Refugio 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 McGuill Lake, Refugio hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Refugio 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. McGuill Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Brachygastra mellifica

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis vesiculosa

Great Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Basileuterus culicivorus

Golden-crowned Warbler (Golden-crowned)

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Rare1 obs.

Grindelia adenodonta

Rare1 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Refugio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Refugio County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-67% vs. current

Austwell

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Woodsboro

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Bayside

Importance: 0.21

17 species

+94% 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 Refugio County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Refugio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Refugio County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-67% vs. current

Austwell

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Woodsboro

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Bayside

Importance: 0.21

17 species

+94% 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. McGuill Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Brachygastra mellifica

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis vesiculosa

Great Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Basileuterus culicivorus

Golden-crowned Warbler (Golden-crowned)

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Rare1 obs.

Grindelia adenodonta

Rare1 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare1 obs.

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