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Dickinson

Ecosystem Overview

The Dickinson ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 46 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 52% more documented species, Dickinson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 galveston county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

48
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
46
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
25
Common Species
Frequently observed species
23
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common15 species
Occasional14 species
Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 9 locations
56th percentile for diversity
vs. Galveston
-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common5 obs.
Dendrocygna autumnalis

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common5 obs.
Nyctanassa violacea

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common4 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.
Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Common3 obs.
Setophaga coronata

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.
Leucophaeus atricilla

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.
Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common2 obs.
Hydaticus bimarginatus

Hydaticus bimarginatus

Common2 obs.
Aythya affinis

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.
Naemia seriata

Naemia seriata

Occasional2 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.
Ptochiomera nodosa

Ptochiomera nodosa

Occasional1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Tetramorium bicarinatum

Tetramorium bicarinatum

Guinea ant

Rare1 obs.
Eudiagogus pulcher

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare1 obs.
Conotrachelus naso

Conotrachelus naso

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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