Roma

Ecosystem Overview

The Roma ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Starr County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Upper Ellison Lake, Roma hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Starr County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Ellison Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Very Common2 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Rice Leaffolder

Very Common1 obs.

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Very Common1 obs.

Ebenopsis ebano

Texas Ebony

Very Common1 obs.

Acleisanthes longiflora

Common1 obs.

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Common1 obs.

Cordia boissieri

Mexican-olive

Common1 obs.

Sporophila morelleti

Morelet's Seedeater

Common1 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Starr County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rio Grande City

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-23% vs. current

Starr County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-90% 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 Starr County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Starr County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rio Grande City

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-23% vs. current

Starr County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-90% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Ellison Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Very Common2 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Rice Leaffolder

Very Common1 obs.

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Very Common1 obs.

Ebenopsis ebano

Texas Ebony

Very Common1 obs.

Acleisanthes longiflora

Common1 obs.

Atta texana

Texas leafcutting ant

Common1 obs.

Cordia boissieri

Mexican-olive

Common1 obs.

Sporophila morelleti

Morelet's Seedeater

Common1 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Common1 obs.

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