Duncanville

Ecosystem Overview

The Duncanville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #4 for species diversity among 41 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#4 of 41 locations

90th 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.

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common19 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common19 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common15 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common15 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Very Common15 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common14 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common12 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common12 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common12 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common12 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Common12 obs.

Argia funebris

Occasional11 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Occasional11 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Occasional10 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional10 obs.

Petrophila jaliscalis

Occasional10 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Occasional10 obs.

Tetraneuris linearifolia

Rare10 obs.

Cuerna costalis

lateral-lined sharpshooter

Rare9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare9 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

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+47% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% 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

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

University Park

Importance: 0.38

68 species

+47% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.38

83 species

+20% vs. current

Desoto

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% 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

#4 of 41 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common19 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common19 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common15 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common15 obs.

Helicina orbiculata

Very Common15 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common14 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common12 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common12 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common12 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common12 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Common12 obs.

Argia funebris

Occasional11 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Occasional11 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Occasional10 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional10 obs.

Petrophila jaliscalis

Occasional10 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Occasional10 obs.

Tetraneuris linearifolia

Rare10 obs.

Cuerna costalis

lateral-lined sharpshooter

Rare9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare9 obs.

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