Promontory Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Promontory Park ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 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, Promontory Park hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Comanche County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Penstemon guadalupensis

Very Common5.61 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Very Common2.94 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Very Common2.15 obs.

Zelus cervicalis

Very Common2.12 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Common1.93 obs.

Abdra brachycarpa

Common1.92 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Common1.73 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Common1.61 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1.6 obs.

Ophraella notata

Common1.58 obs.

Oenothera capillifolia

Occasional1.2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional1.17 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional1.17 obs.

Hyperaspis trifurcata

Occasional1.11 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Occasional1.07 obs.

Acmaeodera ornatoides

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Rare1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

Sweetscent

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.70

78 species

0% vs. current

De Leon

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+255% vs. current

Gustine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Sowell Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-1% vs. current

Copperas Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-1% vs. current

High Point Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+1% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+144% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Penstemon guadalupensis

Very Common5.61 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Very Common2.94 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Very Common2.15 obs.

Zelus cervicalis

Very Common2.12 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Common1.93 obs.

Abdra brachycarpa

Common1.92 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Common1.73 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Common1.61 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1.6 obs.

Ophraella notata

Common1.58 obs.

Oenothera capillifolia

Occasional1.2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional1.17 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional1.17 obs.

Hyperaspis trifurcata

Occasional1.11 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Occasional1.07 obs.

Acmaeodera ornatoides

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Rare1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

Sweetscent

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.70

78 species

0% vs. current

De Leon

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+255% vs. current

Gustine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Sowell Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-1% vs. current

Copperas Creek Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-1% vs. current

High Point Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+1% vs. current

Comanche

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+144% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

+7% species diversity