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Great Blue Heron Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Great Blue Heron Pond ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in dallas county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irving nearby has 94% more documented species, Great Blue Heron Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

6
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
6
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
4
Common Species
Frequently observed species
2
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#23
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common2 species
Occasional1 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#23 of 41 locations
44th percentile for diversity
vs. Irving
-94% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Cybister fimbriolatus

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura ramburii

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common1 obs.
Nathalis iole

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.
Procambarus clarkii

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Very Common1 obs.
Acris blanchardi

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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