Animals and Plants of the Region

The Central Southwest and Gulf Coast area is one of the most biologically rich regions in the country. This page links to regional species information, as well as online resources regarding animals and plants found throughout the Southern United States.

	Amphibians - A wide variety of amphibians call the Central Southwest/Gulf Coast region home. Learn about amphibians and access resources including data, distribution maps, and other information.
	Birds - The Central Southwest/Gulf Coast region is host to many year-round and migratory bird species. Find information regarding birds such as checklists, reports, and conservation programs.
	Fishes - Aquatic habitats found throughout the region contain many unique species. Learn about fish and browse resources for fish data, information, and taxonomy.
	Mammals - The Central Southwest/Gulf Coast region has numerous species of native mammals. Resources include fact sheets, checklists, and distribution maps.
	Reptiles - Habitats found in the Central Southwest/Gulf Coast region provide homes to many species of reptiles. Learn about reptiles and find resources for information, images, and taxonomy.
	Plants - The landscape of the Central Southwest and Gulf Coast area ranges from arid lands to coastal wetlands. Learn about regional trees, shrubs, grasses, mosses, and other plant life here.
	Crustaceans - Crustaceans including crayfish (crawfish), shrimp, and crabs are abundant in the Central Southwest/Gulf Coast region. Browse images, reports, and information on research programs.
	Insects - Insects are the most diverse group of animals on the planet. Learn about insects living in the Central Southwest/Gulf Coast area and find resources for insect data, information, and research.