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Granger Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Granger Lake ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in williamson 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 Georgetown nearby has 77% more documented species, Granger Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 williamson county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 11 locations
45th percentile for diversity
vs. Georgetown
-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.
Bucephala clangula

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.
Polistes apachus

Polistes apachus

Very Common1 obs.
Asterocampa celtis

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.
Jadera haematoloma

Jadera haematoloma

Common1 obs.
Pyganodon grandis

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common1 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.
Fregata magnificens

Fregata magnificens

Magnificent Frigatebird

Common1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.
Pluvialis dominica

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.
Egretta rufescens

Egretta rufescens

Reddish Egret

Occasional1 obs.
Calidris melanotos

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.
Aechmophorus occidentalis

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.
Aythya valisineria

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.
Xanthium strumarium

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.
Agalinis heterophylla

Agalinis heterophylla

prairie false foxglove

Rare1 obs.
Polygonia interrogationis

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Rare1 obs.

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