Exall Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Exall Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 83% more documented species, Exall Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 41 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 41 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnosporangium clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-83% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-83% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

-75% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

-80% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

-83% 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 Dallas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-83% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-83% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

-75% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

-80% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-83% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

-83% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 41 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnosporangium clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

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