Mason County
Ecosystem Overview
The Mason County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in mason 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 Mason, Mason County hosts 178% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 mason 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.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Geomys texensis
Llano Pocket Gopher
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
slender-stem cactus
Yucca constricta
Lupinus texensis
Texas bluebonnet
Diospyros texana
Texas persimmon
Crotalus atrox
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Chondestes grammacus
Lark Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
Black-throated Sparrow
Castilleja indivisa
Texas paintbrush
Eragrostis superba
Wilman lovegrass
Castilleja citrina
Aloysia gratissima
common bee-brush
Pooecetes gramineus
Vesper Sparrow
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mason County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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