Corpus Christi Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Corpus Christi Bay ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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 #184 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#184

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#184 of 1361 locations

86th 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 Common33 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common31 obs.

Sinistrofulgur pulleyi

Very Common18 obs.

Dallocardia muricata

Yellow Pricklycockle

Very Common16 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common16 obs.

Chione elevata

Common13 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common13 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Common12 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Common11 obs.

Solenosteira cancellaria

Common7 obs.

Strongylura marina

Billfish

Common7 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional6 obs.

Mercenaria campechiensis

Südliche Quahog-Muschel

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Bagre marinus

Gafftopsail Sea Catfish

Occasional5 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare5 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare5 obs.

Ischadium recurvum

Rare5 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

#184

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#184 of 1361 locations

86th 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 Common33 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common31 obs.

Sinistrofulgur pulleyi

Very Common18 obs.

Dallocardia muricata

Yellow Pricklycockle

Very Common16 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common16 obs.

Chione elevata

Common13 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common13 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Common12 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Common11 obs.

Solenosteira cancellaria

Common7 obs.

Strongylura marina

Billfish

Common7 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional6 obs.

Mercenaria campechiensis

Südliche Quahog-Muschel

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Bagre marinus

Gafftopsail Sea Catfish

Occasional5 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare5 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare5 obs.

Ischadium recurvum

Rare5 obs.

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