Salado
Ecosystem Overview
The Salado ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in bell county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Temple nearby has 30% more documented species, Salado offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 bell county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Ligustrum lucidum
Glossy privet
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Quercus fusiformis
Texas Live Oak
Otala lactea
milk snail
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Corydalus cornutus
Dythemis velox
Swift Setwing
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
Zerene cesonia
Dog Face
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes phaon
Phaon Crescent
Usingeriessa onyxalis
Nathalis iole
Dainty Sulphur
Vespula squamosa
Gratiana pallidula
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bell County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Salado. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Saladowithin Bell County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.