Lake Benbrook
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Benbrook ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 47 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 46% more documented species, Lake Benbrook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Fulica americana
American Coot
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Euploca procumbens
Fourspike heliotrope
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Riccia frostii
Frost s crystalwort
Ranunculus sceleratus
cursed crowfoot
Heliotropium indicum
Indian heliotrope
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Polistes apachus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tarrant County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Benbrookwithin Tarrant County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.