Pappy Elkins Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Pappy Elkins Lake ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 14% more documented species, Pappy Elkins Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Fulica americana
American Coot
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Arundo donax
Giant reed
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Ratibida columnifera
Mexican-hat
Croton monanthogynus
prairie-tea
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Nothoscordum bivalve
false garlic
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pappy Elkins Lakewithin Tarrant County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.