Denton
Ecosystem Overview
The Denton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in denton 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 29 denton county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Asclepias viridis
green antelope-horn
Pyrus calleryana
Callery Pear
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Anemone berlandieri
Ten-petal anemone
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Polytaenia texana
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Passiflora lutea
yellow passionflower
Quercus stellata
post oak
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Denton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Denton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dentonwithin Denton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.