Belton

Ecosystem Overview

The Belton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Bell 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Bell County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Temple

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Very Common15 obs.

Melochia pyramidata

Pyramidflower

Very Common14 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common13 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Very Common12 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas ash

Very Common11 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

basket elm

Common11 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common11 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common10 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common10 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Common9 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common9 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Occasional8 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional8 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional8 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional8 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina bristlemallow

Occasional8 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional8 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare8 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Rare8 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Bell County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Killeen

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.31

70 species

+43% vs. current

Harker Heights

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% 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 Bell County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Temple

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Bell County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Killeen

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.31

70 species

+43% vs. current

Harker Heights

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Temple

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Very Common15 obs.

Melochia pyramidata

Pyramidflower

Very Common14 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common13 obs.

Forestiera pubescens

Very Common12 obs.

Fraxinus albicans

Texas ash

Very Common11 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

basket elm

Common11 obs.

Ligustrum lucidum

Glossy privet

Common11 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common10 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common10 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Common9 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common9 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

pecan-nut

Occasional8 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional8 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional8 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional8 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina bristlemallow

Occasional8 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional8 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare8 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Rare8 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Rare7 obs.

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