Spring Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Spring Lake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in hays 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 hays county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pseudemys texana
Texas River Cooter
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
Lepisosteus oculatus
Spotted Gar
Nerodia erythrogaster
Plainbelly Water Snake
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Neogerris hesione
Ischnura kellicotti
Lilypad Forktail
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Tillandsia recurvata
Small ballmoss
Poecilia latipinna
Sailfin molly
Mestra amymone
Common Mestra
Cabomba caroliniana
Carolina fanwort
Butorides virescens
green heron
Brachygastra mellifica
Galerucella nymphaeae
Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hays County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Spring Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Spring Lakewithin Hays County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.