Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Casa Blanca International State Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Webb County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Webb County, Lake Casa Blanca International State Park hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #80 for species diversity among 100 Webb County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#80 of 100 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Webb County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common8 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Very Common3 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

Sea Oxeye

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Common2 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common2 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common2 obs.

Ictidomys parvidens

Rio-Grande-Ziesel

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Chararica hystriculella

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

Lynx Spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Pecari tajacu

Javelina

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeropthalma imperialis

Rare1 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Scarlet Flycatcher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Webb County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Webb County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Talise

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Laredo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Laredo

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+40% vs. current

Mirasol Country Estates

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+248% vs. current

El Cenizo

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Rio Bravo

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Laredo International Airport

in Laredo

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% 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 Webb County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Webb County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Webb County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Talise

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Laredo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Laredo

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+40% vs. current

Mirasol Country Estates

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+248% vs. current

El Cenizo

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Rio Bravo

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Laredo International Airport

in Laredo

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common8 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Very Common3 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

Sea Oxeye

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Common2 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common2 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common2 obs.

Ictidomys parvidens

Rio-Grande-Ziesel

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Chararica hystriculella

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

Lynx Spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Pecari tajacu

Javelina

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeropthalma imperialis

Rare1 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Scarlet Flycatcher

Rare1 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

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#80 of 100 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Webb County

+5% species diversity