Richmond

Ecosystem Overview

The Richmond ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Fort Bend County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sugar Land nearby has 87% more documented species, Richmond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 15 Fort Bend County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 15 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Sugar Land

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Very Common3 obs.

Copelatus glyphicus

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Very Common1 obs.

Potamyia flava

Very Common1 obs.

Ecdytolopha mana

Common1 obs.

Castianeira descripta

Redspotted Antmimic

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sugar Land

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Fort Bend County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Rosenberg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-87% vs. current

40 Acre Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-80% vs. current

Elm Lake

Importance: 0.35

56 species

-77% vs. current

Pilant Lake

Importance: 0.35

53 species

-75% vs. current

New Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

Hale Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% 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

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sugar Land

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Fort Bend County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Rosenberg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-87% vs. current

40 Acre Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-80% vs. current

Elm Lake

Importance: 0.35

56 species

-77% vs. current

Pilant Lake

Importance: 0.35

53 species

-75% vs. current

New Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

Hale Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 15 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Sugar Land

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Very Common3 obs.

Copelatus glyphicus

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Very Common1 obs.

Potamyia flava

Very Common1 obs.

Ecdytolopha mana

Common1 obs.

Castianeira descripta

Redspotted Antmimic

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

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