Benbrook

Ecosystem Overview

The Benbrook ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 38 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common7 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common7 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common7 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

false gaura

Very Common6 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common5 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

White-Wreath Aster

Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common5 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common5 obs.

Salvia texana

Texas sage

Occasional4 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional4 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional4 obs.

Hedypnois rhagadioloides

Cretin Weed

Occasional4 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Occasional4 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Rare4 obs.

Palafoxia callosa

small palafox

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Keller

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Keller

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 38 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common7 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common7 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common7 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

false gaura

Very Common6 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common5 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

White-Wreath Aster

Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common5 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common5 obs.

Salvia texana

Texas sage

Occasional4 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional4 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional4 obs.

Hedypnois rhagadioloides

Cretin Weed

Occasional4 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Occasional4 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Rare4 obs.

Palafoxia callosa

small palafox

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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