Hitchcock

Ecosystem Overview

The Hitchcock ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Galveston County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Galveston nearby has 90% more documented species, Hitchcock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 9 Galveston County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Galveston

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common1 obs.

Melilotus indicus

snall melilot

Common1 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Common1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Galveston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Galveston

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-90% vs. current

Galveston County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

La Marque

Importance: 0.37

47 species

-79% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.37

48 species

-79% vs. current

Clear Lake Shores

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+400% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+400% vs. current

Jamaica Beach

Importance: 0.28

50 species

-80% vs. current

Tiki Island

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+233% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Galveston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Galveston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Galveston

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-90% vs. current

Galveston County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

La Marque

Importance: 0.37

47 species

-79% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.37

48 species

-79% vs. current

Clear Lake Shores

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+400% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+400% vs. current

Jamaica Beach

Importance: 0.28

50 species

-80% vs. current

Tiki Island

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Galveston

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common1 obs.

Melilotus indicus

snall melilot

Common1 obs.

Sabatia campestris

Common1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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