Springfield Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Springfield Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Limestone County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Mexia, Springfield Lake hosts 1100% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Limestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Mexia

+1100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Very Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-leaf

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Mexia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Limestone County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-88% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Limestone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Limestone County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Mexia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Limestone County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-88% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Mexia

+1100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Very Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-leaf

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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