Lake Welch
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Welch ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in midland 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. Compared to nearby UTPB CEED Pond, Lake Welch hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 midland county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Aspidoscelis tesselatus
Diploid Checkered Whiptail
Fulica americana
American Coot
Sagittaria calycina
Danaus gilippus
Queen
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Copestylum mexicanum
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Aythya americana
Redhead
Echinodorus berteroi
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Palpada pusilla
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Typha domingensis
Southern cattail
Bombus fraternus
Southern plains bumble bee
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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