Lake Highlands
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Highlands ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #2 for species diversity among 41 dallas county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Notiobia terminata
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Acupalpus testaceus
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Ligustrum lucidum
Glossy privet
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Sorghum halepense
great millet, johnson grass
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dallas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Highlands. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Highlandswithin Dallas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.