Lake Welch

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Welch ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Midland County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby UTPB CEED Pond, Lake Welch hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Midland County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. UTPB CEED Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis tesselatus

Diploid Checkered Whiptail

Very Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common5 obs.

Sagittaria calycina

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Copestylum mexicanum

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common4 obs.

Echinodorus berteroi

Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Palpada pusilla

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional3 obs.

Typha domingensis

Southern cattail

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Occasional3 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional3 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Midland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Welch Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

The Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Midland County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% 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 Midland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Midland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Welch Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

The Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Midland County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. UTPB CEED Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis tesselatus

Diploid Checkered Whiptail

Very Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common5 obs.

Sagittaria calycina

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Copestylum mexicanum

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common4 obs.

Echinodorus berteroi

Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Palpada pusilla

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional3 obs.

Typha domingensis

Southern cattail

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Occasional3 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional3 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare2 obs.

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