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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

47
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
44
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
24
Common Species
Frequently observed species
23
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
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

Verbena rigida

Tuberous vervain

Very Common3 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.
Triadica sebifera

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common2 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.
Mangora gibberosa

Mangora gibberosa

Very Common2 obs.
Gaillardia pulchella

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common2 obs.
Stenotaphrum secundatum

Stenotaphrum secundatum

St. Augustine grass

Common1 obs.
Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.
Lynx rufus

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Common1 obs.
Rabidosa rabida

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.
Heliotropium curassavicum

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common1 obs.
Asphondylia ambrosiae

Asphondylia ambrosiae

Occasional1 obs.
Zephyranthes traubii

Zephyranthes traubii

Occasional1 obs.
Paspalum urvillei

Paspalum urvillei

Vasey's grass

Occasional1 obs.
Sabal minor

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Occasional1 obs.
Carex cherokeensis

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Occasional1 obs.
Erythrodiplax umbrata

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.
Stenaria nigricans

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Rare1 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.
Trigonopeltastes delta

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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