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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Gator
Purple Gallinule
Davy
Green Clearwing

White Ibis
White-Tailed Deer
Seaside Dragonlet
Common Cardinal
Wedgeling
Pied-Billed Grebe

Lunate Zale Moth
Great Egret
Blue Dasher
Monarch
Fall Webworm
Crabeater

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Cobbler Moth
Chalcedony Midget
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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 Matagorda County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Matagorda 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 Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge nearby has 1% more documented species, Matagorda County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Matagorda County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.