Kennedale

Ecosystem Overview

The Kennedale ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 5% more documented species, Kennedale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 38 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Chloris verticillata

windmill grass

Occasional2 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-5% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-5% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-5% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-5% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-5% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-5% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% 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 Tarrant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-5% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-5% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-5% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-5% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-5% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-5% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 38 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Chloris verticillata

windmill grass

Occasional2 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional2 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Rare1 obs.

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