Nueces County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nueces County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Nueces 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. Compared to nearby Corpus Christi Pass, Nueces County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Nueces County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Corpus Christi Pass

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common417 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common310 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common240 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common201 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common182 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common179 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common170 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common169 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common166 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common144 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common124 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional124 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional116 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional113 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional95 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional92 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional91 obs.

Egretta rufescens

Reddish Egret

Rare91 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare87 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare82 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Nueces County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Water Exchange Pass

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Swimming Area

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Fish Pass

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Robstown

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+733% vs. current

Bishop

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Driscoll

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Petronila

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Nueces County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Nueces County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Water Exchange Pass

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Swimming Area

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Fish Pass

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Robstown

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+733% vs. current

Bishop

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Driscoll

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Petronila

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Corpus Christi Pass

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common417 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common310 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common240 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common201 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common182 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common179 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common170 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common169 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common166 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common144 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common124 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional124 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional116 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional113 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional95 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional92 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional91 obs.

Egretta rufescens

Reddish Egret

Rare91 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare87 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare82 obs.

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