Shavano Park
Ecosystem Overview
The Shavano Park ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in bexar county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 75% more documented species, Shavano Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 41 bexar county County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Senna lindheimeriana
Allowissadula holosericea
Sorghum halepense
great millet, johnson grass
Juniperus ashei
Mexican-cedar
Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak
Verbena halei
Texas vervain
Lithospermum matamorense
Warnockia scutellarioides
Phlox roemeriana
Roemer's phlox
Phacelia congesta
spike phacelia
Vachellia farnesiana
Sweet acacia
Croton monanthogynus
prairie-tea
Cirsium texanum
Texas thistle
Baccharis neglecta
New Deal-weed
Pinaropappus roseus
rock-lettuce
Plantago rhodosperma
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Mephitis mephitis
Striped Skunk
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bexar County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shavano Park. 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 Shavano Parkwithin Bexar County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.