Lake Como

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Como ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 37% more documented species, Lake Como offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 38 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common13 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common7 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Epicauta pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-37% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-37% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-37% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-37% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-37% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-37% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-37% 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

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-37% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-37% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-37% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-37% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-37% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-37% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-37% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 38 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common13 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common7 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common7 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Epicauta pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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