Iowa Colony

Ecosystem Overview

The Iowa Colony ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Brazoria County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Angleton nearby has 65% more documented species, Iowa Colony offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 20 Brazoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 20 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Angleton

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common1 obs.

Eryngium hookeri

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common1 obs.

Caperonia palustris

Very Common1 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera lindheimeri

Lindheimer'S Beeblossom

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angleton

Importance: 0.43

17 species

-65% vs. current

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-94% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-92% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-94% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+50% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-54% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+100% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+200% 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

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angleton

Importance: 0.43

17 species

-65% vs. current

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-94% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-92% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-94% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+50% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-54% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+100% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+200% 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 20 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Angleton

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common1 obs.

Eryngium hookeri

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common1 obs.

Caperonia palustris

Very Common1 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera lindheimeri

Lindheimer'S Beeblossom

Common1 obs.

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