Vial Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Vial Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Collin County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Collin County nearby has 89% more documented species, Vial Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 22 Collin 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 22 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Collin County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

McKinney

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Parker

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-76% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-70% vs. current

Anna

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-66% vs. current

Bethany Lakes (northwest)

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-8% vs. current

Lavon Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+10% 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 Collin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collin County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collin County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

McKinney

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Parker

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-76% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-70% vs. current

Anna

Importance: 0.35

32 species

-66% vs. current

Bethany Lakes (northwest)

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-8% vs. current

Lavon Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+10% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 22 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Collin County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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