Conservation Status and What It Means for Landowners
No Formal Conservation Listing
Hill Country wild-mercury is No federal listing and no state listing in Texas. As a species without formal conservation listing, no regulatory restrictions apply, but managing for it contributes to overall ecosystem health and strengthens your wildlife management plan.
Habitat Requirements
Hill Country wild-mercury (Argythamnia aphoroides) is documented in 18 Texas counties. This species requires appropriate habitat conditions that support its life cycle requirements. Land management practices that maintain native vegetation, protect water quality, and reduce habitat fragmentation benefit this species and the broader ecological community.
Wildlife Management Plan Implications
Including Hill Country wild-mercury as a target species in your wildlife management plan demonstrates active management for a species representative of healthy ecosystems in Texas. Your plan should document habitat conditions on your property, identify management practices that benefit this species, and establish monitoring protocols to track population trends over the 5-year plan period. While this species does not carry conservation status, managing for it demonstrates a commitment to maintaining the ecological community your property supports.
Texas Ecoregions
- Multiple Texas ecoregions
Texas County Distribution
18
of 254 Texas counties with documented occurrences
7% of Texas counties
Recommended Management Practices
These practices from the 7 pillars of wildlife management are most relevant to Hill Country wild-mercury conservation.
Habitat Control
Maintain diverse native vegetation and natural habitat features
Census
Appropriate survey methods to document presence and population trends
Erosion Control
Protect soil stability and water quality throughout the property
Supplemental Water
Maintain reliable water sources for wildlife use
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Start Your Wildlife Management PlanFrequently Asked Questions
What does the conservation status of Hill Country wild-mercury mean for my property?
Hill Country wild-mercury is currently No federal listing and no state listing. Although this species does not carry formal protective status, TPWD recognizes it as part of the native wildlife community that wildlife management plans are designed to support.
How do I survey for Hill Country wild-mercury on my property?
Survey methods depend on the species and habitat type. For Hill Country wild-mercury, consult your ecoregion's TPWD wildlife biologist for recommended survey protocols. Document all observations with date, location, habitat description, and photographs when possible. Include survey results in your annual wildlife management plan activities log.