Copperas Creek Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Copperas Creek Park ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Comanche County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Comanche County, Copperas Creek Park hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 100 Comanche County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Penstemon guadalupensis

Very Common7.18 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Very Common2.62 obs.

Zelus cervicalis

Very Common2.38 obs.

Krigia occidentalis

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common2 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common1.69 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Common1.58 obs.

Ophraella notata

Common1.48 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Common1.14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1.08 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional1.07 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Occasional1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Occasional1 obs.

Eublemma minima

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Copestylum tamaulipanum

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex hastatulus

Rare1 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley Redstem

Rare1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+8% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

De Leon

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+259% vs. current

Gustine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Sowell Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

0% vs. current

Promontory Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

+1% vs. current

High Point Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+3% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+147% 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 Comanche County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+8% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

De Leon

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+259% vs. current

Gustine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Sowell Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

0% vs. current

Promontory Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

+1% vs. current

High Point Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+3% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+147% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Penstemon guadalupensis

Very Common7.18 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Very Common2.62 obs.

Zelus cervicalis

Very Common2.38 obs.

Krigia occidentalis

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common2 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common1.69 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Common1.58 obs.

Ophraella notata

Common1.48 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Common1.14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1.08 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Occasional1.07 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Occasional1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Occasional1 obs.

Eublemma minima

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Copestylum tamaulipanum

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex hastatulus

Rare1 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley Redstem

Rare1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

+8% species diversity