Comal County

Ecosystem Overview

The Comal County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Comal 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. Compared to nearby Small Pond, Comal County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Comal County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Small Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common159 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common144 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common70 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common68 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common67 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common66 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common65 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Common63 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common62 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common61 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common61 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional59 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional57 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional52 obs.

Axis axis

Axis deer

Occasional51 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional50 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional49 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare48 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Rare45 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare45 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Comal County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinman Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Garden Ridge

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.21

40 species

+150% vs. current

Mystic Shores At Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

The Peninsula At Mystic Shores

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Comal County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Comal County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinman Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Garden Ridge

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.21

40 species

+150% vs. current

Mystic Shores At Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

The Peninsula At Mystic Shores

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Small Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common159 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common144 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common70 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common68 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Very Common67 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common66 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common65 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Common63 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common62 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common61 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common61 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional59 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional57 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional52 obs.

Axis axis

Axis deer

Occasional51 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional50 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional49 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare48 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Rare45 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare45 obs.

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