Lake Dallas
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Dallas ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in denton county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Denton County nearby has 87% more documented species, Lake Dallas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 denton county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Euphyes vestris
Dun Skipper
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Thryomanes bewickii
Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)
Bothriochloa ischaemum
Yellow Bluestem
Sorghum halepense
great millet, johnson grass
Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
Anthophora abrupta
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Erynnis horatius
Horace'S Duskywing
Quercus stellata
post oak
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Denton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Dallas. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Dallaswithin Denton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.