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Echo Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Echo Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant 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 Arlington nearby has 91% more documented species, Echo Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 13th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#33
Regional Rank
Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#33 of 38 locations
13th percentile for diversity
vs. Arlington
-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Brachymesia gravida

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Very Common1 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.
Oxyura jamaicensis

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common1 obs.
Arundo donax

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common1 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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