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Kelliwood Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Kelliwood Park ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in fort bend 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 Sugar Land nearby has 86% more documented species, Kelliwood Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 15 fort bend county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

14
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
8
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 15 locations
53th percentile for diversity
vs. Sugar Land
-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common4 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.
Neocicada hieroglyphica

Neocicada hieroglyphica

Very Common2 obs.
Polistes metricus

Polistes metricus

Very Common1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.
Incilius nebulifer

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Common1 obs.
Lithobates sphenocephalus

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.
Diodia virginiana

Diodia virginiana

Common1 obs.
Fatoua villosa

Fatoua villosa

Hairy crabweed

Common1 obs.
Argiope aurantia

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common1 obs.
Phyllanthus urinaria

Phyllanthus urinaria

Common1 obs.
Mikania scandens

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Occasional1 obs.
Pleopeltis michauxiana

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional1 obs.
Belocaulus angustipes

Belocaulus angustipes

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Kelliwood Parkwithin Fort Bend County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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