Carrollton

Ecosystem Overview

The Carrollton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #260 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#260

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#260 of 1361 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common13 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common11 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common10 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common8 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common8 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional7 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional7 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional6 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare6 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

#260

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#260 of 1361 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common13 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common11 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common10 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common10 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common8 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common8 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional7 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional7 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional6 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare6 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare6 obs.

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