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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Spicebush
Great Egret
Chinese Tallow
Brown Anole

River Cooter
Gator

Golden Dewdrops

Water Oak
Orb Weavers
Green Anole

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Black Swallowtail
Woodbine
Slider
Anhinga
Tree Duck
Japanese Climbing Fern

Florida Swamp-Lily
Straggler Daisy

Florida Betony
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange 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 Orange County County.
The Tony Houseman / Blue Elbow Swamp Wma ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Orange County, Tony Houseman / Blue Elbow Swamp Wma hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 100 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.