Ingleside On The Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Ingleside On The Bay ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in San Patricio County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sinton, Ingleside On The Bay hosts 238% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 San Patricio County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Sinton

+238% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common7 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Very Common2 obs.

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican fan palm

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Common1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Occasional1 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus argophyllus

Silverleaf Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Agalinis maritima

saltmarsh false foxglove

Occasional1 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Rare1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Patricio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sinton

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+238% vs. current

Stedman Island

Importance: 0.33

23 species

+17% vs. current

San Patricio County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-73% vs. current

Ingleside

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-73% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-73% vs. current

Mathis

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+238% vs. current

Odem

Importance: 0.27

17 species

+59% vs. current

Gregory

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+238% 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 San Patricio County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Patricio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sinton

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+238% vs. current

Stedman Island

Importance: 0.33

23 species

+17% vs. current

San Patricio County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-73% vs. current

Ingleside

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-73% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-73% vs. current

Mathis

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+238% vs. current

Odem

Importance: 0.27

17 species

+59% vs. current

Gregory

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+238% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Sinton

+238% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common7 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Very Common2 obs.

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican fan palm

Very Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Common1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Occasional1 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus argophyllus

Silverleaf Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Agalinis maritima

saltmarsh false foxglove

Occasional1 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Rare1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Rare1 obs.

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