Alamo Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Alamo Heights ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in bexar county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 62% more documented species, Alamo Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 41 bexar county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Danaus gilippus
Queen
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Zerene cesonia
Dog Face
Hemiargus ceraunus
Ceraunus Blue
Melanerpes aurifrons
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Cyrtomium falcatum
Japanese netvein hollyfern
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Quercus fusiformis
Texas Live Oak
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Capsicum annuum
Cayenne pepper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bexar County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Alamo Heights. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Alamo Heightswithin Bexar County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.