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Wilderness Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilderness Pond ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in brazoria 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 Angleton nearby has 24% more documented species, Wilderness Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 20 brazoria county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 20 locations
65th percentile for diversity
vs. Angleton
-24% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Very Common1 obs.
Megachile xylocopoides

Megachile xylocopoides

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.
Calycopis isobeon

Calycopis isobeon

Dusky-Blue Groundstreak

Common1 obs.
Calpodes ethlius

Calpodes ethlius

Brazilian Skipper

Common1 obs.
Nyctanassa violacea

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common1 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.
Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Wilderness Pondwithin Brazoria County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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