University Park

Ecosystem Overview

The University Park ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 32% more documented species, University Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 41 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Forestiera pubescens

Very Common3 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Pseudatomoscelis seriatus

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional1 obs.

Crematogaster laeviuscula

Occasional1 obs.

Calocoris barberi

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysoperla rufilabris

Occasional1 obs.

Liorhyssus hyalinus

Occasional1 obs.

Homalodisca vitripennis

Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Rare1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Rare1 obs.

Mordellistena cervicalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-32% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-32% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-32% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

-18% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-32% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-32% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

-31% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+300% 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 Dallas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-32% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-32% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-32% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

-18% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-32% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-32% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

-31% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+300% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Forestiera pubescens

Very Common3 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Pseudatomoscelis seriatus

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional1 obs.

Crematogaster laeviuscula

Occasional1 obs.

Calocoris barberi

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysoperla rufilabris

Occasional1 obs.

Liorhyssus hyalinus

Occasional1 obs.

Homalodisca vitripennis

Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Rare1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Rare1 obs.

Mordellistena cervicalis

Rare1 obs.

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