Lake Como
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Como ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 37% more documented species, Lake Como offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligatorweed
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Ambrosia psilostachya
Western Ragweed
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Epicauta pensylvanica
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tarrant County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Comowithin Tarrant County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.