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Pond 2

Ecosystem Overview

The Pond 2 ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in travis county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Travis County nearby has 32% more documented species, Pond 2 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 26 travis county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

68
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
56
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
35
Common Species
Frequently observed species
33
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species
Common21 species
Occasional20 species
Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 26 locations
77th percentile for diversity
vs. Travis County
-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common20 obs.
Podiceps nigricollis

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common12 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common9 obs.
Oxyura jamaicensis

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common8 obs.
Spatula discors

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common6 obs.
Aythya affinis

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common5 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common4 obs.
Aythya americana

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common4 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common4 obs.
Tachybaptus dominicus

Tachybaptus dominicus

Least Grebe

Common3 obs.
Melanitta perspicillata

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Common3 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.
Aythya collaris

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.
Aythya marila

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.
Hylephila phyleus

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.
Ricinus communis

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Occasional2 obs.
Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Rare2 obs.
Brachymesia furcata

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Rare2 obs.
Megachile mendica

Megachile mendica

Flat-Tailed Leafcutter

Rare1 obs.

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