Aquilla Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Aquilla Lake ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in hill county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hillsboro nearby has 71% more documented species, Aquilla Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 hill county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
Sesbania herbacea
bigpod sesbania
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Eragrostis reptans
creeping love grass
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Leucospora multifida
obe-wan-conobea
Ammannia coccinea
Valley redstem
Euploca procumbens
Fourspike heliotrope
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Quadrula quadrula
mapleleaf mussel
Rotala ramosior
lowland rotala
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hill County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Aquilla Lakewithin Hill County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.