Harlingen

Ecosystem Overview

The Harlingen ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Cameron County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 Cameron County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. South Padre Island

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ortalis vetula

Plain Chachalaca

Very Common15 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Very Common14 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Very Common12 obs.

Pecari tajacu

collared peccary

Very Common9 obs.

Amazilia yucatanensis

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common9 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common8 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common8 obs.

Orthemis discolor

Carmine Skimmer

Common7 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common7 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common7 obs.

Hibiscus martianus

Occasional6 obs.

Acanthocereus tetragonus

Triangle Cactus

Occasional6 obs.

Cordia boissieri

Mexican-olive

Occasional6 obs.

Abutilon viscosum

Occasional6 obs.

Heliopetes laviana

Laviana White-Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional6 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Rare5 obs.

Oncopeltus sexmaculatus

Rare5 obs.

Lophocampa annulosa

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cameron County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

South Padre Island

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Cameron County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Brownsville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Laguna Vista

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Port Isabel

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Los Fresnos

Importance: 0.35

80 species

+25% vs. current

Lozano Banco Resaca

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cameron Company Fwsd Reservoir 1

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% 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

100

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cameron County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

South Padre Island

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Cameron County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Brownsville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Laguna Vista

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Port Isabel

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Los Fresnos

Importance: 0.35

80 species

+25% vs. current

Lozano Banco Resaca

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cameron Company Fwsd Reservoir 1

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. South Padre Island

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ortalis vetula

Plain Chachalaca

Very Common15 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Very Common14 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Very Common12 obs.

Pecari tajacu

collared peccary

Very Common9 obs.

Amazilia yucatanensis

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common9 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common8 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common8 obs.

Orthemis discolor

Carmine Skimmer

Common7 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common7 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common7 obs.

Hibiscus martianus

Occasional6 obs.

Acanthocereus tetragonus

Triangle Cactus

Occasional6 obs.

Cordia boissieri

Mexican-olive

Occasional6 obs.

Abutilon viscosum

Occasional6 obs.

Heliopetes laviana

Laviana White-Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional6 obs.

Sceloporus olivaceus

Texas Spiny Lizard

Rare5 obs.

Oncopeltus sexmaculatus

Rare5 obs.

Lophocampa annulosa

Rare5 obs.

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