Blanco County
Ecosystem Overview
The Blanco County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 blanco county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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
Asclepias asperula
antelope horns
Anemone berlandieri
Ten-petal anemone
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Melampodium leucanthum
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Baeolophus atricristatus
Black-crested Titmouse
Yucca rupicola
Twisted-leaf Yucca
Cophosaurus texanus
Chihuahuan Greater Earless Lizard
Dryobates scalaris
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Lygodesmia texana
Texas skeleton-plant
Lupinus texensis
Texas bluebonnet
Ratibida columnifera
Mexican-hat
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Dasylirion texanum
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Aimophila ruficeps
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Blanco County
Discover 5 other wildlife-rich locations near Blanco County. 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 Blanco Countywithin Blanco County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.