Montgomery

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Conroe nearby has 29% more documented species, Montgomery offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Conroe

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Procambarus curdi

Red River Burrowing Crayfish

Very Common18 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Common2 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Neotibicen superbus

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Anisomorpha ferruginea

Dark Walkingstick

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Panagaeus fasciatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Conroe

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-29% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-29% vs. current

Twin Ponds

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2267% vs. current

Lake Wedgewood

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Bear Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7000% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2267% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Conroe

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-29% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-29% vs. current

Twin Ponds

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2267% vs. current

Lake Wedgewood

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Bear Branch Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7000% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2267% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Conroe

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Procambarus curdi

Red River Burrowing Crayfish

Very Common18 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Common2 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Neotibicen superbus

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Anisomorpha ferruginea

Dark Walkingstick

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Panagaeus fasciatus

Rare1 obs.

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