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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Verbena rigida
Tuberous vervain
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Mangora gibberosa
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Stenotaphrum secundatum
St. Augustine grass
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Lynx rufus
Lince Americano
Rabidosa rabida
Rabid Wolf Spider
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Asphondylia ambrosiae
Zephyranthes traubii
Paspalum urvillei
Vasey's grass
Sabal minor
bush palmetto
Carex cherokeensis
Cherokee sedge
Erythrodiplax umbrata
Band-winged Dragonlet
Stenaria nigricans
diamondflowers
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Trigonopeltastes delta
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Galveston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near La Marque. 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 La Marquewithin Galveston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.