Brazos County
Ecosystem Overview
The Brazos County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in brazos county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 brazos county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Nekemias arborea
peppervine
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Ambrosia psilostachya
Western Ragweed
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Helenium amarum
bitterweed
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Castilleja indivisa
Texas paintbrush
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brazos County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Brazos County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Brazos Countywithin Brazos County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.