Canyon Lake No 6
Ecosystem Overview
The Canyon Lake No 6 ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in lubbock county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lubbock nearby has 14% more documented species, Canyon Lake No 6 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 lubbock 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 86 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo regalis
Ferruginous Hawk
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Cynomys ludovicianus
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Fulica americana
American Coot
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Dryobates scalaris
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Kurzia media
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Polistes apachus
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Pantala hymenaea
Spot-winged Glider
Sandalus niger
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lubbock County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Canyon Lake No 6. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Canyon Lake No 6within Lubbock County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.