Desoto

Ecosystem Overview

The Desoto ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas 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. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 41 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 41 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Helicina orbiculata

Very Common6 obs.

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common6 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Rare3 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+47% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

+1% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

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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 Dallas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irving

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Dallas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Duncanville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+47% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Farmers Branch

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

White Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

99 species

+1% vs. current

Exall Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 41 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Helicina orbiculata

Very Common6 obs.

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common6 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Rare3 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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