Lake Arlington

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Arlington ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 48% more documented species, Lake Arlington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 39th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 38 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common19 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common4 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common3 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common3 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike heliotrope

Common2 obs.

Fimbristylis vahlii

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-48% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-48% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-48% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-48% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-48% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-48% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-48% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 38 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common19 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common4 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common3 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common3 obs.

Euploca procumbens

Fourspike heliotrope

Common2 obs.

Fimbristylis vahlii

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare1 obs.

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