Bellmead

Ecosystem Overview

The Bellmead ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in McLennan County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waco nearby has 50% more documented species, Bellmead offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 15 McLennan County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 15 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Waco

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common1 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common1 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Common1 obs.

Linisa texasiana

Common1 obs.

Milax gagates

Greenhouse slug

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Rare1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Rare1 obs.

Bruggmanniella bumeliae

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLennan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Waco

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-50% vs. current

McLennan County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-50% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+525% vs. current

Lorena

Importance: 0.30

13 species

+285% vs. current

West

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+150% vs. current

Robinson

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+317% vs. current

Riesel

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+733% vs. current

Moody

Importance: 0.28

1 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 McLennan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McLennan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Waco

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-50% vs. current

McLennan County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-50% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+525% vs. current

Lorena

Importance: 0.30

13 species

+285% vs. current

West

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+150% vs. current

Robinson

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+317% vs. current

Riesel

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+733% vs. current

Moody

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+4900% 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 15 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Waco

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common1 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common1 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Common1 obs.

Linisa texasiana

Common1 obs.

Milax gagates

Greenhouse slug

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Rare1 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Rare1 obs.

Bruggmanniella bumeliae

Rare1 obs.

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