Temple
Ecosystem Overview
The Temple ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in bell 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 #2 for species diversity among 10 bell county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Juniperus ashei
Mexican-cedar
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Ulmus crassifolia
basket elm
Sideroxylon lanuginosum
shittimwood
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese pistache
Sapindus drummondii
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Helianthus maximiliani
Maximilian's Sunflower
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Salix nigra
Swamp Willow
Ligustrum lucidum
Glossy privet
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Melia azedarach
Chinaberrytree
Monarda citriodora
Lemon-Mint
Forestiera pubescens
Eryngium leavenworthii
Leavenworth's eryngo
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bell County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Temple. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Templewithin Bell County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.