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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese pistache
Melochia pyramidata
Pyramidflower
Juniperus ashei
Mexican-cedar
Forestiera pubescens
Fraxinus albicans
Texas ash
Ulmus crassifolia
basket elm
Ligustrum lucidum
Glossy privet
Quercus stellata
post oak
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Ipomoea cordatotriloba
Cotton Morning Glory
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Carya illinoinensis
pecan-nut
Anemone berlandieri
Ten-petal anemone
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Rhus aromatica
Squawbush
Modiola caroliniana
Carolina bristlemallow
Melia azedarach
Chinaberrytree
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Quercus fusiformis
Texas Live Oak
Sideroxylon lanuginosum
shittimwood
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bell County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Belton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Beltonwithin Bell County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.