Swimming Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Swimming Area ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Nueces County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Corpus Christi Pass, Swimming Area hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Nueces County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th 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 15 total documented species.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common3 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Very Common2 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Very Common2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common2 obs.

Mellita quinquiesperforata

Sand dollar

Very Common1 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

Common1 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Sternula antillarum

Least Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Semicassis granulata

scotch bonnet

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Nueces County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Water Exchange Pass

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-17% vs. current

Fish Pass

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+25% vs. current

Nueces County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Robstown

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+25% vs. current

Bishop

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+650% vs. current

Driscoll

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Petronila

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+275% 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

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Nueces County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Water Exchange Pass

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-17% vs. current

Fish Pass

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+25% vs. current

Nueces County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Robstown

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+25% vs. current

Bishop

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+650% vs. current

Driscoll

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Petronila

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+275% 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Corpus Christi Pass

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common3 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Very Common2 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Very Common2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common2 obs.

Mellita quinquiesperforata

Sand dollar

Very Common1 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

Common1 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Sternula antillarum

Least Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Semicassis granulata

scotch bonnet

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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