Hurst
Ecosystem Overview
The Hurst ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #11 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Ligustrum quihoui
Waxyleaf privet
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Nandina domestica
Sacred bamboo
Prunus caroliniana
mock orange
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Quercus stellata
post oak
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
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Regional Wildlife Network
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