Lake Raven

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Raven ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Walker County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Walker County nearby has 78% more documented species, Lake Raven offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Walker 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Walker County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Sus scrofa

wild boar, eurasian wild boar

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrocotyle umbellata

water pennywort

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Rare1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Walker County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-78% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.44

34 species

-35% 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 Walker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Walker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Walker County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-78% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.44

34 species

-35% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Walker County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Sus scrofa

wild boar, eurasian wild boar

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrocotyle umbellata

water pennywort

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Occasional1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Rare1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Rare1 obs.

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