La Marque

Ecosystem Overview

The La Marque ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Galveston County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Galveston nearby has 53% more documented species, La Marque offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Galveston County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Galveston

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Mangora gibberosa

Very Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Stenotaphrum secundatum

St. Augustine grass

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Common1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common1 obs.

Asphondylia ambrosiae

Occasional1 obs.

Zephyranthes traubii

Occasional1 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Occasional1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Occasional1 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Galveston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Galveston

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-53% vs. current

Galveston County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-53% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.37

48 species

-2% vs. current

Clear Lake Shores

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Hitchcock

Importance: 0.29

10 species

+370% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Jamaica Beach

Importance: 0.28

50 species

-6% vs. current

Tiki Island

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+1467% 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

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Galveston County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Galveston

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-53% vs. current

Galveston County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-53% vs. current

Dickinson

Importance: 0.37

48 species

-2% vs. current

Clear Lake Shores

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Hitchcock

Importance: 0.29

10 species

+370% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Jamaica Beach

Importance: 0.28

50 species

-6% vs. current

Tiki Island

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+1467% 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Galveston

-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Mangora gibberosa

Very Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.

Stenotaphrum secundatum

St. Augustine grass

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Common1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common1 obs.

Asphondylia ambrosiae

Occasional1 obs.

Zephyranthes traubii

Occasional1 obs.

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Occasional1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Occasional1 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

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