Waco Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Waco Lake ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in mclennan county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waco nearby has 96% more documented species, Waco Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 15 mclennan county County natural areas, placing it in the 7th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.
Arctosa littoralis
Shoreline Wolf Spider
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Tyrannus forficatus
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Waco Lakewithin McLennan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.