Saginaw
Ecosystem Overview
The Saginaw ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 25% more documented species, Saginaw offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 47th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Valerianella radiata
Monarda citriodora
Lemon-Mint
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Nothoscordum bivalve
false garlic
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Stenaria nigricans
diamondflowers
Sixalix atropurpurea
Sweet Scabious
Rumex crispus
curled dock
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Ameiurus melas
black bullhead
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Celithemis fasciata
Banded Pennant
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Libellula croceipennis
Neon Skimmer
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Regional Wildlife Network
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