Lufkin
Ecosystem Overview
The Lufkin ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in angelina county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kurth Lake, Lufkin hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 angelina county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Butorides virescens
green heron
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Pleopeltis michauxiana
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Triorla interrupta
Brachymesia gravida
Four-spotted Pennant
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Aphylla williamsoni
Two-striped Forceptail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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