Raymondville

Ecosystem Overview

The Raymondville ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Willacy County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Willacy County nearby has 72% more documented species, Raymondville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Willacy County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Willacy County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ipomoea carnea

Morning-Glory

Very Common0.58 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.43 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.43 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common0.43 obs.

Malvastrum coromandelianum

Threelobe False Mallow

Very Common0.42 obs.

Ficus religiosa

Bodhi Tree

Common0.42 obs.

Plexippus paykulli

Pantropical Jumper

Common0.41 obs.

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican Fan Palm

Common0.41 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common0.37 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common0.36 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.36 obs.

Calidris bairdii

Baird'S Sandpiper

Occasional0.23 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Occasional0.12 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

Wilson'S Phalarope

Occasional0.11 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Occasional0.11 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-Faced Ibis

Occasional0.1 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Rare0.1 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Rare0.09 obs.

Aristolochia erecta

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Willacy County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Willacy County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-72% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Raymondville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-73% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (teniente)

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-73% vs. current

Lyford

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+11% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+950% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (east Lake)

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-5% 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 Willacy County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ipomoea carnea

Morning-Glory

Very Common0.58 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.43 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common0.43 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common0.43 obs.

Malvastrum coromandelianum

Threelobe False Mallow

Very Common0.42 obs.

Ficus religiosa

Bodhi Tree

Common0.42 obs.

Plexippus paykulli

Pantropical Jumper

Common0.41 obs.

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican Fan Palm

Common0.41 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common0.37 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common0.36 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.36 obs.

Calidris bairdii

Baird'S Sandpiper

Occasional0.23 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Occasional0.12 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

Wilson'S Phalarope

Occasional0.11 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Occasional0.11 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-Faced Ibis

Occasional0.1 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Rare0.1 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Rare0.09 obs.

Aristolochia erecta

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Willacy County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Willacy County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-72% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-74% vs. current

Raymondville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-73% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (teniente)

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-73% vs. current

Lyford

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+11% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+950% vs. current

Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (east Lake)

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-5% 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Willacy County

-72% species diversity