Richland Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Richland Hills ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Phoradendron leucarpum
eastern mistletoe
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Helicina orbiculata
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligatorweed
Rumina decollata
decollate snail
Styphnolobium affine
Texas sophora
Clematis pitcheri
bellflower clematis
Prunus mexicana
Inch Plum
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Rivina humilis
Rougeplant
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
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