Aquilla Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Aquilla Lake ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Hill 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 Hillsboro nearby has 71% more documented species, Aquilla Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Hill County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsboro

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis reptans

creeping love grass

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Common1 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley redstem

Common1 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Rotala ramosior

lowland rotala

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.40

56 species

-71% vs. current

Hill County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hubbard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+300% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Whitney

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+700% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+700% vs. current

Itasca

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+220% vs. current

Malone

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+433% 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 Hill County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.40

56 species

-71% vs. current

Hill County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hubbard

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+300% vs. current

Abbott

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Whitney

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+700% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+700% vs. current

Itasca

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+220% vs. current

Malone

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+433% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsboro

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis reptans

creeping love grass

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Common1 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley redstem

Common1 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Rotala ramosior

lowland rotala

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional1 obs.

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