Lake Arlington
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Arlington ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 48% more documented species, Lake Arlington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 39th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Euploca procumbens
Fourspike heliotrope
Fimbristylis vahlii
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Phyciodes phaon
Phaon Crescent
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Eudiagogus pulcher
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Arlingtonwithin Tarrant County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.