Lake Dallas

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Dallas ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Denton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Denton County nearby has 87% more documented species, Lake Dallas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 Denton County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common1 obs.

Anthophora abrupta

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common1 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-81% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-86% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-67% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

-35% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-87% 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 Denton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Highland Village

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-81% vs. current

Corinth

Importance: 0.35

90 species

-86% vs. current

Denton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cross Roads

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-67% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 16 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.31

20 species

-35% vs. current

Little Elm

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-87% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Denton County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common1 obs.

Anthophora abrupta

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common1 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional1 obs.

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