Angleton

Ecosystem Overview

The Angleton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Brazoria 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 Brazoria County nearby has 83% more documented species, Angleton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 Brazoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Brazoria County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Very Common2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Very Common2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Very Common1 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Common1 obs.

Vicia ludoviciana

deer-pea vetch

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Warty Spurge

Common1 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Krigia cespitosa

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-76% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+325% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+31% vs. current

Iowa Colony

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% 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 Brazoria County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-76% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-83% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+325% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+31% vs. current

Iowa Colony

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+467% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Brazoria County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Very Common2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Very Common2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Very Common1 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Common1 obs.

Vicia ludoviciana

deer-pea vetch

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Warty Spurge

Common1 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium resupinatum

Reversed Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Krigia cespitosa

Occasional1 obs.

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