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Lake Jackson

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Jackson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in brazoria 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. Compared to nearby Angleton, Lake Jackson hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 brazoria county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
88
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 20 locations
85th percentile for diversity
vs. Angleton
+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leptostales pannaria

Leptostales pannaria

Very Common88 obs.
Iridopsis defectaria

Iridopsis defectaria

Very Common85 obs.
Elaphria chalcedonia

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Very Common79 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common76 obs.
Elophila obliteralis

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Very Common76 obs.
Agrius cingulata

Agrius cingulata

Pink-spotted hawkmoth

Common73 obs.
Panopoda carneicosta

Panopoda carneicosta

Common72 obs.
Synchlora frondaria

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Common72 obs.
Samea multiplicalis

Samea multiplicalis

Common72 obs.
Metria amella

Metria amella

Common71 obs.
Marimatha nigrofimbria

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Common67 obs.
Hyalorista taeniolalis

Hyalorista taeniolalis

Occasional66 obs.
Samea baccatalis

Samea baccatalis

Occasional65 obs.
Palpita quadristigmalis

Palpita quadristigmalis

Occasional64 obs.
Tripudia quadrifera

Tripudia quadrifera

Occasional63 obs.
Melipotis cellaris

Melipotis cellaris

Occasional63 obs.
Afrida ydatodes

Afrida ydatodes

Occasional63 obs.
Tetanolita mynesalis

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Rare62 obs.
Anticarsia gemmatalis

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Rare62 obs.
Glaphyria sesquistrialis

Glaphyria sesquistrialis

White-Roped Glaphyria Moth

Rare60 obs.

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