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Heritage Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Heritage Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in johnson county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleburne nearby has 91% more documented species, Heritage Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 12 johnson county County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 12 locations
42th percentile for diversity
vs. Cleburne
-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.
Sympetrum corruptum

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.
Gambusia affinis

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Veronica anagallis-aquatica

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Very Common1 obs.
Argia moesta

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common1 obs.
Anax junius

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common1 obs.
Muhlenbergia paniculata

Muhlenbergia paniculata

Common1 obs.
Hirundo rustica

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Johnson County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Heritage Lakewithin Johnson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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