Lake Worth

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Worth ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 4% more documented species, Lake Worth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 38 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Pardosa mercurialis

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-4% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-4% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-4% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-4% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-4% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-4% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-4% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-4% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-4% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-4% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-4% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-4% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 38 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Pardosa mercurialis

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare2 obs.

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