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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Brownsnake
Southern Leopard Frog
White-Tailed Deer
Red Shiner
Straggler Daisy
Gator

Bullfrog
Bobwhite
Dickcissel
Catfish
Texas Paintbrush
Green Clearwing

Bullhead Minnow

Cajun Chorus Frog
Crested Caracara
Savannah Sparrow
Blue-Tipped Dancer

Blue Swallowtail
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wharton 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 Wharton County County.
The Wharton County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Wharton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Bernard, Wharton County hosts 3650% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Wharton County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.