Bastrop
Ecosystem Overview
The Bastrop ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in bastrop 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 bastrop county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pine
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Tillandsia recurvata
Small ballmoss
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Quercus marilandica
blackjack oak
Asclepias oenotheroides
side-cluster milkweed
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Aspidoscelis gularis
Texas Spotted Whiptail
Rubus trivialis
southern dewberry
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Solenopsis invicta
red imported fire ant
Baccharis neglecta
New Deal-weed
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bastrop County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bastrop. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bastropwithin Bastrop County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.