40 Acre Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The 40 Acre Lake ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in fort bend county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sugar Land nearby has 35% more documented species, 40 Acre Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 fort bend county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Brachymesia gravida
Four-spotted Pennant
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Pontederia crassipes
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Porphyrio martinica
Purple Gallinule
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fort Bend County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near 40 Acre Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement 40 Acre Lakewithin Fort Bend County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.