Aransas Pass

Ecosystem Overview

The Aransas Pass ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #280 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#280

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#280 of 1361 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

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 Common16 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Very Common15 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common11 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Very Common8 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common8 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common7 obs.

Egretta rufescens

Reddish Egret

Common6 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Common6 obs.

Rayjacksonia phyllocephala

Gulf Coast camphor daisy

Common6 obs.

Chione elevata

Common6 obs.

Leucaena leucocephala

White leadtree

Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Batis maritima

Turtleweed

Occasional4 obs.

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican fan palm

Occasional4 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional4 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Rare3 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

#280

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#280 of 1361 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Very Common15 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common11 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Very Common8 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common8 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common7 obs.

Egretta rufescens

Reddish Egret

Common6 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Common6 obs.

Rayjacksonia phyllocephala

Gulf Coast camphor daisy

Common6 obs.

Chione elevata

Common6 obs.

Leucaena leucocephala

White leadtree

Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Batis maritima

Turtleweed

Occasional4 obs.

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican fan palm

Occasional4 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional4 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Rare3 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Rare3 obs.

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