Canyon Lake No 6

Ecosystem Overview

The Canyon Lake No 6 ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Lubbock County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lubbock nearby has 14% more documented species, Canyon Lake No 6 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Lubbock County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common3 obs.

Dryobates scalaris

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Kurzia media

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Rare2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Rare2 obs.

Sandalus niger

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+177%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-14% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+514% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+760% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4200% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4200% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-14% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+406% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4200% 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 Lubbock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+177%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-14% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+514% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+760% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4200% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4200% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-14% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+406% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4200% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common3 obs.

Dryobates scalaris

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Kurzia media

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Rare2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Rare2 obs.

Sandalus niger

Rare2 obs.

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