Ascarate Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ascarate Lake ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in El Paso County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While El Paso City nearby has 76% more documented species, Ascarate Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 El Paso County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. El Paso City

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common14 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common13 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common13 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common12 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common7 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common5 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Netta rufina

Red-crested Pochard

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Rare1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in El Paso County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-76% vs. current

El Paso County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-76% vs. current

Ascarate Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+85% vs. current

Anthony

Importance: 0.30

10 species

+140% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+500% vs. current

Horizon City

Importance: 0.26

15 species

+60% 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 El Paso County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in El Paso County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-76% vs. current

El Paso County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-76% vs. current

Ascarate Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+85% vs. current

Anthony

Importance: 0.30

10 species

+140% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+500% vs. current

Horizon City

Importance: 0.26

15 species

+60% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. El Paso City

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common14 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common13 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common13 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common12 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common7 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common5 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Netta rufina

Red-crested Pochard

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Rare1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare1 obs.

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