Meridian Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Meridian Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in bosque county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Meridian, Meridian Lake hosts 114% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 bosque county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Pseudemys texana
Texas River Cooter
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Yucca pallida
Pale Leaf Yucca
Verbena halei
Texas vervain
Rubus trivialis
southern dewberry
Funastrum crispum
Asclepias oenotheroides
side-cluster milkweed
Rhus aromatica
Squawbush
Argia sedula
Blue-ringed Dancer
Dalea frutescens
black dalea
Krameria lanceolata
sandspur
Zeltnera texensis
Euploca tenella
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bosque County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Meridian Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Meridian Lakewithin Bosque County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.