Los Fresnos

Ecosystem Overview

The Los Fresnos ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Cameron County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While South Padre Island nearby has 20% more documented species, Los Fresnos offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 20 Cameron County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. South Padre Island

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Very Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common2 obs.

Malvastrum americanum

Indian valley false mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Citharexylum berlandieri

Very Common2 obs.

Sideroxylon celastrinum

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Common2 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Common2 obs.

Salvia coccinea

Blood sage

Common2 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Common2 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Occasional2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Occasional1 obs.

Spangbergiella quadripunctata

Occasional1 obs.

Teleonemia scrupulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis isobeon

Dusky-Blue Groundstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera lathami

Rare1 obs.

Colecerus marmoratus

Rare1 obs.

Lema opulenta

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cameron County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

South Padre Island

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-20% vs. current

Cameron County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-20% vs. current

Laguna Vista

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% vs. current

Harlingen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% vs. current

Brownsville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% vs. current

Port Isabel

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-7% vs. current

Lozano Banco Resaca

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+186% vs. current

Cameron Company Fwsd Reservoir 1

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Cameron County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cameron County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

South Padre Island

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-20% vs. current

Cameron County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-20% vs. current

Laguna Vista

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% vs. current

Harlingen

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% vs. current

Brownsville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% vs. current

Port Isabel

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-7% vs. current

Lozano Banco Resaca

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+186% vs. current

Cameron Company Fwsd Reservoir 1

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. South Padre Island

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Very Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common2 obs.

Malvastrum americanum

Indian valley false mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Citharexylum berlandieri

Very Common2 obs.

Sideroxylon celastrinum

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Common2 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Ehretia anacua

sandpaper-tree

Common2 obs.

Salvia coccinea

Blood sage

Common2 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Common2 obs.

Vachellia farnesiana

Sweet acacia

Occasional2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Occasional1 obs.

Spangbergiella quadripunctata

Occasional1 obs.

Teleonemia scrupulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis isobeon

Dusky-Blue Groundstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera lathami

Rare1 obs.

Colecerus marmoratus

Rare1 obs.

Lema opulenta

Rare1 obs.

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