Lewisville Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Lewisville Lake ecosystem supports 12 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 88% more documented species, Lewisville Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 29 denton county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Lepisosteus oculatus
Spotted Gar
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Denton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lewisville Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lewisville Lakewithin Denton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.