Nassau Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Nassau Bay ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Harris County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harris County nearby has 57% more documented species, Nassau Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 39 Harris County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 39 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Harris County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod cowpea

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common2 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Occasional1 obs.

Lycium carolinianum

Christmasberry

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena xutha

Gulf vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Rare1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Rare1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harris County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-57% vs. current

Humble

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-57% vs. current

Bellaire

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-57% vs. current

Deer Park

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-57% vs. current

West University Place

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+514% vs. current

Tomball

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+169% vs. current

Seabrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-57% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.36

59 species

-27% 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

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harris County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-57% vs. current

Humble

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-57% vs. current

Bellaire

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-57% vs. current

Deer Park

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-57% vs. current

West University Place

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+514% vs. current

Tomball

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+169% vs. current

Seabrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-57% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.36

59 species

-27% 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 39 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Harris County

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod cowpea

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common2 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

poison-bean

Occasional1 obs.

Lycium carolinianum

Christmasberry

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena xutha

Gulf vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Lantana camara

Lantana

Rare1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Rare1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Rare1 obs.

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