Cooper Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Cooper Lake ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 46% more documented species, Cooper Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #456 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#456

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#456 of 1361 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Very Common2 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare1 obs.

Sennius abbreviatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-46% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-46% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-46% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-46% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-46% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-46% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-46% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-46% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-46% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-46% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-46% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-46% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 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

#456

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#456 of 1361 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Very Common2 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Occasional1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare1 obs.

Sennius abbreviatus

Rare1 obs.

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