Water Exchange Pass

Ecosystem Overview

The Water Exchange Pass ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Nueces County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Corpus Christi Pass, Water Exchange Pass hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Nueces County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th 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 18 total documented species.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Very Common2 obs.

Raeta plicatella

Very Common2 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Very Common2 obs.

Semicassis granulata

scotch bonnet

Very Common2 obs.

Atrina serrata

sawtooth penshell

Very Common1 obs.

Scartella cristata

Molly miller

Common1 obs.

Abudefduf saxatilis

Sergeant-major

Common1 obs.

Panicum amarum

Bitter Panicum

Common1 obs.

Megabalanus tintinnabulum

Common1 obs.

Ligia exotica

Common1 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Common1 obs.

Pogonias cromis

Drumfish

Occasional1 obs.

Digenea simplex

Occasional1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional1 obs.

Sinistrofulgur pulleyi

Occasional1 obs.

Lamarcka imbricata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Nueces County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Swimming Area

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+20% vs. current

Fish Pass

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+50% vs. current

Nueces County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

Robstown

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+50% vs. current

Bishop

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+800% vs. current

Driscoll

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Petronila

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+350% 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 Nueces County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Nueces County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Swimming Area

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+20% vs. current

Fish Pass

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+50% vs. current

Nueces County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

Robstown

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+50% vs. current

Bishop

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+800% vs. current

Driscoll

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Petronila

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+350% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Corpus Christi Pass

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Very Common2 obs.

Raeta plicatella

Very Common2 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Very Common2 obs.

Semicassis granulata

scotch bonnet

Very Common2 obs.

Atrina serrata

sawtooth penshell

Very Common1 obs.

Scartella cristata

Molly miller

Common1 obs.

Abudefduf saxatilis

Sergeant-major

Common1 obs.

Panicum amarum

Bitter Panicum

Common1 obs.

Megabalanus tintinnabulum

Common1 obs.

Ligia exotica

Common1 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Common1 obs.

Pogonias cromis

Drumfish

Occasional1 obs.

Digenea simplex

Occasional1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional1 obs.

Sinistrofulgur pulleyi

Occasional1 obs.

Lamarcka imbricata

Rare1 obs.

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