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Windcrest

Ecosystem Overview

The Windcrest ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in bexar county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bexar County nearby has 84% more documented species, Windcrest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 41 bexar county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
16
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#22
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#22 of 41 locations
46th percentile for diversity
vs. Bexar County
-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ligustrum lucidum

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Very Common3 obs.
Vachellia farnesiana

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Very Common2 obs.
Stomoxys calcitrans

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Very Common1 obs.
Achyra rantalis

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.
Dichanthium annulatum

Dichanthium annulatum

Common1 obs.
Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian grass

Common1 obs.
Galium aparine

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.
Celtis laevigata

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common1 obs.
Tridax procumbens

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Common1 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.
Neptunia pubescens

Neptunia pubescens

Occasional1 obs.
Parkinsonia aculeata

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Occasional1 obs.
Condalia hookeri

Condalia hookeri

Occasional1 obs.
Taraxacum officinale

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.
Melia azedarach

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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