Chambers County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chambers County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Chambers 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 Anahuac, Chambers County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Chambers County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Anahuac

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common121 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common85 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common60 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common56 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common53 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common47 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common47 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common45 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common45 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common40 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common37 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional32 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional32 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional32 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional32 obs.

Dendrocygna bicolor

Fulvous Whistling Duck

Occasional30 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional28 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare27 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Rare26 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Rare26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Chambers County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Anahuac

Importance: 0.41

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Charlotte

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Anahuac

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wallisville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Old River Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cove

Importance: 0.24

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 Chambers County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Chambers County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Anahuac

Importance: 0.41

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Charlotte

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Anahuac

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wallisville Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Old River Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cove

Importance: 0.24

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Anahuac

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common121 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common85 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common60 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common56 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common53 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common47 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common47 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common45 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common45 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common40 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common37 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional32 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional32 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional32 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional32 obs.

Dendrocygna bicolor

Fulvous Whistling Duck

Occasional30 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional28 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare27 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Rare26 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Rare26 obs.

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