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Westover Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Westover Hills ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in tarrant county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arlington nearby has 81% more documented species, Westover Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 38 tarrant county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

19
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
18
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
10
Common Species
Frequently observed species
9
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#27
Regional Rank
Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#27 of 38 locations
29th percentile for diversity
vs. Arlington
-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Libellula croceipennis

Libellula croceipennis

Neon Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.
Paspalum urvillei

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Very Common2 obs.
Phyla nodiflora

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common2 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.
Acris blanchardi

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Ictinia mississippiensis

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.
Echinochloa crus-galli

Echinochloa crus-galli

cockspur

Common1 obs.
Sorghum halepense

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.
Oenothera speciosa

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.
Telebasis salva

Telebasis salva

Desert Firetail

Common1 obs.
Argia immunda

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Occasional1 obs.
Argia nahuana

Argia nahuana

Aztec Dancer

Occasional1 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.
Limenitis archippus

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.
Procyon lotor

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.
Lonicera maackii

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

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