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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Lagodon rhomboides
Porgy
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Butorides virescens
green heron
Micropogonias undulatus
Atlantic croaker
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Plexippus paykulli
Pantropical jumper
Syngnathus louisianae
Chain Pipefish
Cyrtopleura costata
Angelwing
Physalia physalis
Portuguese man-of-war
Clibanarius vittatus
Penaeus setiferus
northern white shrimp
Menemerus bivittatus
Gray wall jumper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Galveston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Jamaica Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Jamaica Beachwithin Galveston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.