Checklist of the recent vertebrate fauna of the Lubbock Lake Landmark State Historical Park, 1955-1997

Abstract

in coopera¬ tion with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is conducting a faunal survey of state properties admin¬ istered by TPWD. The goal of these surveys is to docu¬ ment the species that are present and to archive voucher specimens and vital tissues (samples of heart, liver, kid¬ ney, spleen, muscle, blood) for mammals, reptiles, and amphibians as baseline data for reference in future stud¬ ies. These archived samples are viewed as resources in addressing questions critical to understanding the verte¬ brate fauna of Texas. The Lubbock Lake Landmark State Historical Park is an archaeological preserve located in Yellowhouse Draw in northern Lubbock, Texas. The Park encompasses 136 ha of land, of which approximately 45 ha is repre¬ sented by upland vegetation. The remaining 91 ha is a mesquite savannah that includes an Interpretative Cen¬ ter, active archaeological excavation area, nature trails, and a seasonal water source in the form of a small im¬ poundment. The Park is surrounded by agricultural land, a golf course, and city recreational land, resulting in the Park being an oasis and refuge for many wildlife species that no longer occur in the urban setting of the city of Lubbock.