Helotes
Ecosystem Overview
The Helotes ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in bexar 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 #3 for species diversity among 41 bexar county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Passiflora tenuiloba
Anemone berlandieri
Ten-petal anemone
Sceloporus variabilis
Rosebelly Lizard
Solanum triquetrum
Texas nightshade
Phyllanthus polygonoides
Oxalis drummondii
Tridens texanus
Bothriochloa ischaemum
Yellow Bluestem
Sideroxylon lanuginosum
shittimwood
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Oenothera triloba
stemless evening-primrose
Viguiera dentata
sunflower goldeneye
Aspidoscelis gularis
Texas Spotted Whiptail
Ipomoea lindheimeri
Hypoprepia miniata
Scarlet-Winged Lichen Moth
Xerociris wilsonii
Acronicta rubricoma
Palpada vinetorum
Vespula squamosa
Brachygastra mellifica
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bexar County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Helotes. 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 Heloteswithin Bexar County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.