Marine Creek Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Marine Creek Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 88% more documented species, Marine Creek Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 18th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Melopsittacus undulatus
budgerigar
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Leptoglossus phyllopus
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Marine Creek Lakewithin Tarrant County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.