Lake Highlands

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Highlands ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #2 for species diversity among 41 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

#2 of 41 locations

95th 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.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common13 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Notiobia terminata

Very Common12 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common9 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common9 obs.

Acupalpus testaceus

Common8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common8 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common7 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common7 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common7 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional7 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional7 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional7 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Occasional6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare6 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

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

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

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

+6%

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

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

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

#2 of 41 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Irving

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common13 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Notiobia terminata

Very Common12 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common9 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common9 obs.

Acupalpus testaceus

Common8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common8 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common7 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common7 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common7 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional7 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional7 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional7 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Occasional6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare6 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare6 obs.

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