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Desoto

Ecosystem Overview

The Desoto ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 #5 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
97
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 41 locations
88th percentile for diversity
vs. Irving
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Helicina orbiculata

Helicina orbiculata

Very Common6 obs.
Ligustrum quihoui

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common6 obs.
Argia sedula

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common6 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.
Rumina decollata

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common5 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common5 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common4 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.
Quercus macrocarpa

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common3 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.
Pelegrina galathea

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Occasional3 obs.
Lamium amplexicaule

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional3 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.
Veronica persica

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional3 obs.
Calyptocarpus vialis

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional3 obs.
Cornus drummondii

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Rare3 obs.
Torilis arvensis

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Rare3 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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