Hillsboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Hillsboro ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in hill county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Isenberg Lake, Hillsboro hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 hill county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.
Vitex agnus-castus
Lilac chastetree
Bothriochloa ischaemum
Yellow Bluestem
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Automeris io
Io Moth
Agriphila vulgivagellus
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Pachypsylla venusta
Hogna antelucana
Rumina decollata
decollate snail
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
Otala lactea
milk snail
Lacinipolia laudabilis
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Crematogaster laeviuscula
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Regional Wildlife Network
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