Arlington

Ecosystem Overview

The Arlington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 38 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Tarrant County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common241 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common157 obs.

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common151 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common125 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common125 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common121 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common116 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common114 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common106 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common104 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common95 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional89 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional89 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional87 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional87 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional86 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional86 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Rare84 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare82 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Rare80 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Keller

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 Tarrant County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Keller

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 38 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Tarrant County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common241 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common157 obs.

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common151 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common125 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common125 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common121 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common116 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common114 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common106 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common104 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common95 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional89 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional89 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional87 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional87 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional86 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional86 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Rare84 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare82 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Rare80 obs.

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