Lake Abilene

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Abilene ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor 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. Compared to nearby J C Griffith Lake, Lake Abilene hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. J C Griffith Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pardosa mercurialis

Very Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Very Common1 obs.

Uniomerus tetralasmus

Pondhorn

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis reptans

creeping love grass

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common1 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Common1 obs.

Xanthisma texanum

Texas sleepy daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilus chalcites

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kirby Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-24% vs. current

Zoo Lake Number 1

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+78% vs. current

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

Buffalo Wallow

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+220% vs. current

Lytle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Taylor County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-84% 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 Taylor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kirby Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-24% vs. current

Zoo Lake Number 1

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+78% vs. current

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

Buffalo Wallow

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+220% vs. current

Lytle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Taylor County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-84% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. J C Griffith Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pardosa mercurialis

Very Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Very Common1 obs.

Uniomerus tetralasmus

Pondhorn

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis reptans

creeping love grass

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common1 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Common1 obs.

Xanthisma texanum

Texas sleepy daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Poecilus chalcites

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

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