Pilant Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Pilant Lake ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in fort bend county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sugar Land nearby has 47% more documented species, Pilant Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 15 fort bend county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Porphyrio martinica
Purple Gallinule
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Butorides virescens
green heron
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Myocastor coypus
Coypu, Nutria
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Botaurus lentiginosus
American Bittern
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Fulica americana
American Coot
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fort Bend County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pilant Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pilant Lakewithin Fort Bend County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.