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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Vine-Cactus


Havard Agave
Greater Roadrunner

Tampico Fiber

Mexican Jay

Tobacco Sumac


Whitebrush

Candelilla

Blind Pricklypear

Mexican Juniper
Cactus Wren

Rope-Pear

Pinyon Pine

Tesajo Cactus

Copper Globe-Mallow
Scarlet Flycatcher
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brewster 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 Brewster County County.
The Big Bend National Park ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Brewster 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. While Brewster County nearby has 2% more documented species, Big Bend National Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.