Rocksprings

Ecosystem Overview

The Rocksprings ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Edwards County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #2 for species diversity among 2 Edwards County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Edwards County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common6 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Very Common5 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus heptaphylla

Very Common5 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

stiff greenthread

Very Common5 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

White-Wreath Aster

Common4 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Common4 obs.

Boerhavia coccinea

scarlet spiderling

Common4 obs.

Hogna baltimoriana

Common4 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

copper globe-mallow

Occasional4 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

Marvel of Peru

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Occasional4 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional3 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Rare3 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Rare3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Edwards County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Edwards County

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% 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 Edwards County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Edwards County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Edwards County

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Edwards County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common6 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Very Common5 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus heptaphylla

Very Common5 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

stiff greenthread

Very Common5 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

White-Wreath Aster

Common4 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Common4 obs.

Boerhavia coccinea

scarlet spiderling

Common4 obs.

Hogna baltimoriana

Common4 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

copper globe-mallow

Occasional4 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

Marvel of Peru

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Occasional4 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional3 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Rare3 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Rare3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare3 obs.

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