Harris Chapel Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Harris Chapel Lake ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in smith 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 Tyler nearby has 84% more documented species, Harris Chapel Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 smith county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Utricularia inflata
Large Swollen Bladderwort
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Latrodectus mactans
Southern black widow
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Ranunculus abortivus
Little-Leaved Buttercup
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligatorweed
Enallagma geminatum
Skimming Bluet
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Bradburia pilosa
Rhexia mariana
pale meadow-beauty
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Smith County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Harris Chapel Lakewithin Smith County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.