40 Acre Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The 40 Acre Lake ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Fort Bend County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sugar Land nearby has 35% more documented species, 40 Acre Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 Fort Bend County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Sugar Land

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common18 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common17 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common14 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common11 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common11 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common10 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common7 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional4 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Rare3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fort Bend County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sugar Land

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+400% vs. current

Fort Bend County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-35% vs. current

Rosenberg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Elm Lake

Importance: 0.35

56 species

+16% vs. current

Pilant Lake

Importance: 0.35

53 species

+23% vs. current

New Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+983% vs. current

Hale Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1200% 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 Fort Bend County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fort Bend County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sugar Land

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+400% vs. current

Fort Bend County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-35% vs. current

Rosenberg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Elm Lake

Importance: 0.35

56 species

+16% vs. current

Pilant Lake

Importance: 0.35

53 species

+23% vs. current

New Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+983% vs. current

Hale Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1200% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Sugar Land

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common18 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common17 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common14 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common11 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common11 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common10 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common7 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional4 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Rare3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare3 obs.

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