Blanco
Ecosystem Overview
The Blanco ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in blanco 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. Compared to nearby Johnson City, Blanco hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 blanco 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 100 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Eysenhardtia texana
Engelmannia peristenia
Engelmann's daisy
Yucca constricta
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Verbesina virginica
frostweed
Dythemis velox
Swift Setwing
Lygodesmia texana
Texas skeleton-plant
Mirabilis jalapa
Marvel of Peru
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
Polanisia dodecandra
Common Clammyweed
Tetraneuris scaposa
Vernonia baldwinii
western ironweed
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Agalinis heterophylla
prairie false foxglove
Helianthus maximiliani
Maximilian's Sunflower
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Blanco County
Discover 5 other wildlife-rich locations near Blanco. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Blancowithin Blanco County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.