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Lavon Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Lavon Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in collin county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Collin County nearby has 90% more documented species, Lavon Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 22 collin county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
7
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 22 locations
45th percentile for diversity
vs. Collin County
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.
Larus fuscus

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.
Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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