Kemah

Ecosystem Overview

The Kemah ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 27% more documented species, Kemah offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #397 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#397

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#397 of 1361 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common6 obs.

Acrolophus heppneri

Very Common2 obs.

Heraeus plebejus

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common2 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Ptichodis vinculum

Common1 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Anurogryllus arboreus

common short-tailed cricket

Common1 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Neoempheria balioptera

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Oenobotys texanalis

Occasional1 obs.

Triclonella bicoloripennis

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Palpita quadristigmalis

Rare1 obs.

Toxorhina magna

Rare1 obs.

Chrysomela texana

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-27% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-27% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-27% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-27% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-27% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-27% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-27% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-15% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-27% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-27% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-27% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-27% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-27% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-27% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-27% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

-15% 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

#397

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#397 of 1361 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common6 obs.

Acrolophus heppneri

Very Common2 obs.

Heraeus plebejus

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common2 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Ptichodis vinculum

Common1 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Anurogryllus arboreus

common short-tailed cricket

Common1 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Neoempheria balioptera

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Oenobotys texanalis

Occasional1 obs.

Triclonella bicoloripennis

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Palpita quadristigmalis

Rare1 obs.

Toxorhina magna

Rare1 obs.

Chrysomela texana

Rare1 obs.

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