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O C Fisher Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The O C Fisher Lake ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in tom green county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Angelo nearby has 77% more documented species, O C Fisher Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 tom green county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
23
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 4 locations
25th percentile for diversity
vs. San Angelo
-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Progne subis

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.
Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common2 obs.
Cicindela punctulata

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura ramburii

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.
Clastoptera xanthocephala

Clastoptera xanthocephala

Very Common1 obs.
Penestragania robusta

Penestragania robusta

Leafhopper

Common1 obs.
Sassacus papenhoei

Sassacus papenhoei

Common1 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.
Recurvirostra americana

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.
Calidris minutilla

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.
Anthus rubescens

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.
Spizella pallida

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Xanthium strumarium

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.
Batyle suturalis

Batyle suturalis

Occasional1 obs.
Euodynerus annulatus

Euodynerus annulatus

Occasional1 obs.
Enallagma civile

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Rare1 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare1 obs.
Phalaropus tricolor

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Rare1 obs.

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