Little Elm
Ecosystem Overview
The Little Elm ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #1 for species diversity among 29 denton county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Pogonomyrmex comanche
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Argia moesta
Powdered Dancer
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Castilleja indivisa
Texas paintbrush
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lamprosema victoriae
Nama hispida
bristly nama
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Darapsa myron
Hog Sphinx
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Cicindela scutellaris
Tropisternus lateralis
Lateral-banded water scavenger beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Denton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Little Elm. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Little Elmwithin Denton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.