Troy
Ecosystem Overview
The Troy ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in bell county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Temple nearby has 80% more documented species, Troy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 bell county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese pistache
Fraxinus albicans
Texas ash
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Lupinus texensis
Texas bluebonnet
Eryngium leavenworthii
Leavenworth's eryngo
Croton monanthogynus
prairie-tea
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Baccharis neglecta
New Deal-weed
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Rhus lanceolata
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Phyla nodiflora
Turkey tangle fogfruit
Monarda citriodora
Lemon-Mint
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Ilex decidua
Possum-haw
Centaurium tenuiflorum
slender centaury
Oenothera suffulta
kisses
Desmanthus illinoensis
prickleweed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bell County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Troy. 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 Troywithin Bell County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.