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Fosdic Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Fosdic Lake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant 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. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
88
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#16
Regional Rank
Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#16 of 38 locations
58th percentile for diversity
vs. Arlington
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common34 obs.
Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common32 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common30 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common29 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common22 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common20 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common19 obs.
Aythya affinis

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common18 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common15 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common12 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common9 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional9 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional8 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional8 obs.
Brachymesia gravida

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Occasional7 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional7 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional7 obs.
Sesbania herbacea

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Rare7 obs.
Acris blanchardi

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare6 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare6 obs.

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