Tomball

Ecosystem Overview

The Tomball ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Harris 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 Harris County nearby has 84% more documented species, Tomball offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 39 Harris County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 39 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Harris County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Macrodactylus subspinosus

Very Common1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.

Tradescantia humilis

Common1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Common1 obs.

Lupinus subcarnosus

Texas bluebonnet

Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common1 obs.

Camponotus decipiens

Common1 obs.

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Leucodon julaceus

Occasional1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional1 obs.

Malpighia glabra

Barbados Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harris County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-84% vs. current

Humble

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Bellaire

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Deer Park

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-84% vs. current

West University Place

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+129% vs. current

Seabrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-84% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.36

59 species

-73% vs. current

Nassau Bay

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-63% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Harris County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harris County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-84% vs. current

Humble

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Bellaire

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Deer Park

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-84% vs. current

West University Place

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+129% vs. current

Seabrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-84% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.36

59 species

-73% vs. current

Nassau Bay

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-63% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 39 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Harris County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Macrodactylus subspinosus

Very Common1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.

Tradescantia humilis

Common1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Common1 obs.

Lupinus subcarnosus

Texas bluebonnet

Common1 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Common1 obs.

Camponotus decipiens

Common1 obs.

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Leucodon julaceus

Occasional1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional1 obs.

Malpighia glabra

Barbados Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

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