Lake Worth
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Worth ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 4% more documented species, Lake Worth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.
Ilex decidua
Possum-haw
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Fulica americana
American Coot
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Pardosa mercurialis
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Enallagma exsulans
Stream Bluet
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Eudiagogus pulcher
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Regional Wildlife Network
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