Runge

Ecosystem Overview

The Runge ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Karnes County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Karnes City nearby has 9% more documented species, Runge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 5 Karnes 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Karnes City

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lygaeus kalmii

Very Common1 obs.

Aristolochia erecta

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis dichondrifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Very Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common1 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted hedgeparsley

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia peplidion

Common1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Karnes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Karnes City

Importance: 0.39

11 species

-9% vs. current

Karnes County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-90% vs. current

Kenedy

Importance: 0.29

33 species

-70% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.22

16 species

-37% 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

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Karnes County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Karnes City

Importance: 0.39

11 species

-9% vs. current

Karnes County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-90% vs. current

Kenedy

Importance: 0.29

33 species

-70% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.22

16 species

-37% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Karnes City

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lygaeus kalmii

Very Common1 obs.

Aristolochia erecta

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis dichondrifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Very Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common1 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted hedgeparsley

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia peplidion

Common1 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Common1 obs.

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