Lake Jackson

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Jackson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Brazoria County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Angleton, Lake Jackson hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 Brazoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Angleton

+488% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Leptostales pannaria

Very Common88 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Very Common85 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Very Common79 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common76 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Very Common76 obs.

Agrius cingulata

Pink-spotted hawkmoth

Common73 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Common72 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Common72 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Common72 obs.

Metria amella

Common71 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Common67 obs.

Hyalorista taeniolalis

Occasional66 obs.

Samea baccatalis

Occasional65 obs.

Palpita quadristigmalis

Occasional64 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Occasional63 obs.

Melipotis cellaris

Occasional63 obs.

Afrida ydatodes

Occasional63 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Rare62 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Rare62 obs.

Glaphyria sesquistrialis

White-Roped Glaphyria Moth

Rare60 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angleton

Importance: 0.43

17 species

+488% vs. current

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Iowa Colony

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brazoria County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Angleton

Importance: 0.43

17 species

+488% vs. current

Brazoria County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Clute

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wilderness Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Iowa Colony

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Shy Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Angleton

+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Leptostales pannaria

Very Common88 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Very Common85 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Very Common79 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common76 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Very Common76 obs.

Agrius cingulata

Pink-spotted hawkmoth

Common73 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Common72 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Common72 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Common72 obs.

Metria amella

Common71 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Common67 obs.

Hyalorista taeniolalis

Occasional66 obs.

Samea baccatalis

Occasional65 obs.

Palpita quadristigmalis

Occasional64 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Occasional63 obs.

Melipotis cellaris

Occasional63 obs.

Afrida ydatodes

Occasional63 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Rare62 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Rare62 obs.

Glaphyria sesquistrialis

White-Roped Glaphyria Moth

Rare60 obs.

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