Elm Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Elm Lake ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in fort bend county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sugar Land nearby has 44% more documented species, Elm Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 15 fort bend county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Butorides virescens
green heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Fulica americana
American Coot
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Pseudemys texana
Texas River Cooter
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fort Bend County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Elm 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 Elm Lakewithin Fort Bend County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.