Jamaica Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Jamaica Beach ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Galveston County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Galveston nearby has 50% more documented species, Jamaica Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Galveston County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Galveston

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common7 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Micropogonias undulatus

Atlantic croaker

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common2 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common2 obs.

Sesuvium portulacastrum

shoreline sea-purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Plexippus paykulli

Pantropical jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Syngnathus louisianae

Chain Pipefish

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtopleura costata

Angelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Physalia physalis

Portuguese man-of-war

Occasional1 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Rare1 obs.

Penaeus setiferus

northern white shrimp

Rare1 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Galveston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Galveston

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-50% vs. current

Galveston County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-50% vs. current

La Marque

Importance: 0.37

47 species

+6% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.37

48 species

+4% vs. current

Clear Lake Shores

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Hitchcock

Importance: 0.29

10 species

+400% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Tiki Island

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+1567% 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

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Galveston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Galveston

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-50% vs. current

Galveston County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-50% vs. current

La Marque

Importance: 0.37

47 species

+6% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.37

48 species

+4% vs. current

Clear Lake Shores

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Hitchcock

Importance: 0.29

10 species

+400% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Tiki Island

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+1567% 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Galveston

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common7 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Micropogonias undulatus

Atlantic croaker

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common2 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common2 obs.

Sesuvium portulacastrum

shoreline sea-purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Plexippus paykulli

Pantropical jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Syngnathus louisianae

Chain Pipefish

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtopleura costata

Angelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Physalia physalis

Portuguese man-of-war

Occasional1 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Rare1 obs.

Penaeus setiferus

northern white shrimp

Rare1 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Rare1 obs.

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