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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Ten-Petal Anemone
Jerusalem Thorn
Crowpoison

Sea Purslane

Turtleweed
American Avocet
Sorghum
Gator
Davy
White Evening-Primrose
Shorelark
White-Tailed Deer
Upland Plover
Red-Winged Blackbird
Pond Bird
Silverleaf Nightshade
Wood Sage
Willet
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Matagorda County County, Texas
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Matagorda County County.
The Palacios ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Matagorda County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Matagorda County, Palacios hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Matagorda County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.