Ballinger

Ecosystem Overview

The Ballinger ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Runnels County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Runnels County nearby has 28% more documented species, Ballinger offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 85 Runnels County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 85 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Runnels County

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common1.26 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common1 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual Bastardcabbage

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common1 obs.

Polypogon monspeliensis

Annual Rabbitsfoot Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Runnels County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-28% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+126% vs. current

Miles

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+643% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+21% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+373% vs. current

Ballinger Country Club

Importance: 0.50

47 species

+11% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

in Ballinger

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+13% vs. current

City Park

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+18% 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 Runnels County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common1.26 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common1 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual Bastardcabbage

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common1 obs.

Polypogon monspeliensis

Annual Rabbitsfoot Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Runnels County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-28% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+126% vs. current

Miles

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+643% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+21% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+373% vs. current

Ballinger Country Club

Importance: 0.50

47 species

+11% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

in Ballinger

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+13% vs. current

City Park

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+18% 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 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 85 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Runnels County

-28% species diversity