Saginaw

Ecosystem Overview

The Saginaw ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Tarrant County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 25% more documented species, Saginaw offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 38 Tarrant County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 38 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-25% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Common2 obs.

Sixalix atropurpurea

Sweet Scabious

Common2 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional2 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-25% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-25% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-25% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-25% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-25% 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

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tarrant County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arlington

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Tarrant County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-25% vs. current

Colleyville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-25% vs. current

Benbrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-25% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-25% vs. current

North Richland Hills

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Hurst

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Haltom City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-25% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 38 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Arlington

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Common2 obs.

Sixalix atropurpurea

Sweet Scabious

Common2 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional2 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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