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Mystic Shores At Canyon Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Mystic Shores At Canyon Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in comal county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Small Pond, Mystic Shores At Canyon Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 comal county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 6 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Small Pond
+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Cercyonis pegala

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Very Common1 obs.
Bassariscus astutus

Bassariscus astutus

Bassaris rusé

Very Common1 obs.
Didelphis virginiana

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common1 obs.
Vitex agnus-castus

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac chastetree

Very Common1 obs.
Stillingia texana

Stillingia texana

Texas toothleaf

Very Common1 obs.
Oenothera curtiflora

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Common1 obs.
Scutellaria drummondii

Scutellaria drummondii

Common1 obs.
Ricinus communis

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Common1 obs.
Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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