San Diego

Ecosystem Overview

The San Diego ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Duval County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Duval County nearby has 62% more documented species, San Diego offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 88 Duval County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 88 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 88 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Duval County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Very Common1.43 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common0.74 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common0.74 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Very Common0.73 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Very Common0.73 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Common0.73 obs.

Clematis pitcheri

Pitcher'S Clematis

Common0.73 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common0.73 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Common0.73 obs.

Oarisma minima

Common0.73 obs.

Helenium microcephalum

Sneezeweed

Common0.73 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional0.73 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional0.73 obs.

Mestra amymone

Common Mestra

Occasional0.72 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional0.72 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional0.72 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.72 obs.

Lantana achyranthifolia

Rare0.72 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Rare0.72 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Rare0.72 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Duval County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-62% vs. current

Freer

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-34% vs. current

Benavides

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Freer

Importance: 0.60

24 species

+21% vs. current

La Masa Road Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Cadena Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Four A's Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Duval-freer Airport

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+16% 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 Duval County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Duval County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-62% vs. current

Freer

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-34% vs. current

Benavides

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Freer

Importance: 0.60

24 species

+21% vs. current

La Masa Road Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Cadena Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Four A's Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

0% vs. current

Duval-freer Airport

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+16% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Very Common1.43 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common0.74 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common0.74 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Very Common0.73 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Very Common0.73 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Common0.73 obs.

Clematis pitcheri

Pitcher'S Clematis

Common0.73 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common0.73 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Common0.73 obs.

Oarisma minima

Common0.73 obs.

Helenium microcephalum

Sneezeweed

Common0.73 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional0.73 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Occasional0.73 obs.

Mestra amymone

Common Mestra

Occasional0.72 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional0.72 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional0.72 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.72 obs.

Lantana achyranthifolia

Rare0.72 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Rare0.72 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Rare0.72 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 88 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 88 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Duval County

-62% species diversity