North Richland Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The North Richland Hills ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant 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 #13 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 38 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common10 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common9 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common9 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common8 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common8 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional8 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional7 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional7 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional7 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional7 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional6 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Keller

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Tarrant County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Keller

Importance: 0.35

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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 38 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common10 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common9 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common9 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common9 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common8 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common8 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional8 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional7 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional7 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional7 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional7 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional6 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare6 obs.

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