City Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The City Lake ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Angelina County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lufkin nearby has 66% more documented species, City Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Angelina County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Lufkin

-66% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common6 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional2 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Angelina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lufkin

Importance: 0.45

85 species

-66% vs. current

Vfw Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Angelina County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-71% vs. current

Zavalla

Importance: 0.27

25 species

+16% 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 Angelina County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Angelina County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lufkin

Importance: 0.45

85 species

-66% vs. current

Vfw Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Angelina County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-71% vs. current

Zavalla

Importance: 0.27

25 species

+16% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Lufkin

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common7 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common6 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional2 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare1 obs.

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