Pappy Elkins Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Pappy Elkins Lake ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 14% more documented species, Pappy Elkins Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 38 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common6 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common3 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional2 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Occasional2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Rare2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-14% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-14% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-14% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-14% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-14% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-14% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-14% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% 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

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-14% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-14% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-14% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-14% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-14% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-14% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-14% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 38 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common6 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common3 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional2 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Occasional2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Rare2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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