Lake Abilene
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Abilene ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in taylor 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. Compared to nearby J C Griffith Lake, Lake Abilene hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 taylor county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Pardosa mercurialis
Arctosa littoralis
Shoreline Wolf Spider
Utterbackia imbecillis
paper pondshell
Uniomerus tetralasmus
Pondhorn
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Eragrostis reptans
creeping love grass
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Sesbania herbacea
bigpod sesbania
Xanthisma texanum
Texas sleepy daisy
Quadrula quadrula
mapleleaf mussel
Phyla nodiflora
Turkey tangle fogfruit
Poecilus chalcites
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Taylor County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Abilene. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Abilenewithin Taylor County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.