Sugar Land
Ecosystem Overview
The Sugar Land ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in fort bend county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Richmond, Sugar Land hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 15 fort bend county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Catocala maestosa
Sad Underwing
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Herbertia lahue
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Habenaria repens
water orchid
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Cottonmouth
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Clasping-leaved Coneflower
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Polistes exclamans
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Fort Bend County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sugar Land. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sugar Landwithin Fort Bend County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.