Brazoria County

Ecosystem Overview

The Brazoria County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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, Brazoria County hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 Brazoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th 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.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common101 obs.

Leptostales pannaria

Very Common100 obs.

Metria amella

Very Common98 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Very Common97 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Very Common97 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Common93 obs.

Agrius cingulata

Pink-spotted hawkmoth

Common90 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Common89 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common89 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Common86 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Common80 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional80 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Occasional79 obs.

Hyalorista taeniolalis

Occasional78 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional78 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional77 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional77 obs.

Melipotis cellaris

Rare77 obs.

Afrida ydatodes

Rare75 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Rare75 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

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% 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

Freeport

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% 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

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Angleton

+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common101 obs.

Leptostales pannaria

Very Common100 obs.

Metria amella

Very Common98 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Very Common97 obs.

Iridopsis defectaria

Very Common97 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Common93 obs.

Agrius cingulata

Pink-spotted hawkmoth

Common90 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Common89 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common89 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Common86 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Common80 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional80 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Occasional79 obs.

Hyalorista taeniolalis

Occasional78 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Occasional78 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional77 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional77 obs.

Melipotis cellaris

Rare77 obs.

Afrida ydatodes

Rare75 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Rare75 obs.

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