Bellaire

Ecosystem Overview

The Bellaire ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Harris 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 #6 for species diversity among 39 Harris County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 39 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Harris County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common4 obs.

Dolba hyloeus

Pawpaw Sphinx Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common3 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional3 obs.

Pintalia delicata

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis domitia

Slough Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Occasional2 obs.

Dicromantispa interrupta

Rare2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Rare2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harris County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Humble

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Deer Park

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

West University Place

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Tomball

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+525% vs. current

Seabrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.36

59 species

+69% vs. current

Nassau Bay

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+133% 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 Harris County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harris County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Harris County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Humble

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Deer Park

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

West University Place

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Tomball

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+525% vs. current

Seabrook

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.36

59 species

+69% vs. current

Nassau Bay

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+133% 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 39 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Harris County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common4 obs.

Dolba hyloeus

Pawpaw Sphinx Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common3 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional3 obs.

Pintalia delicata

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis domitia

Slough Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Occasional2 obs.

Dicromantispa interrupta

Rare2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Rare2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Rare2 obs.

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