Pharr

Ecosystem Overview

The Pharr ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Hidalgo County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McAllen nearby has 27% more documented species, Pharr offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 21 Hidalgo County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 21 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. McAllen

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Very Common5 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Salvia ballotiflora

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas silverleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus riograndis

Very Common2 obs.

Croton ciliatoglandulifer

Common2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common2 obs.

Sophora tomentosa

Yellow necklacepod

Common2 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Common2 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Common2 obs.

Schaefferia cuneifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Salvia coccinea

Blood sage

Occasional2 obs.

Acanthocereus tetragonus

Triangle Cactus

Occasional2 obs.

Erinnyis obscura

Obscure Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Paratrechina longicornis

Longhorned crazy ant

Rare1 obs.

Physonota alutacea

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McAllen

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-27% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Mission

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Hidalgo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-27% vs. current

La Parida Banco

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+204% vs. current

Llano Grande Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+329% vs. current

Sal Del Ray

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+508% vs. current

El Morillo Banco

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+943% 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 Hidalgo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McAllen

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-27% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Mission

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Hidalgo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-27% vs. current

La Parida Banco

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+204% vs. current

Llano Grande Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+329% vs. current

Sal Del Ray

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+508% vs. current

El Morillo Banco

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+943% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 21 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. McAllen

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Very Common5 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Salvia ballotiflora

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas silverleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus riograndis

Very Common2 obs.

Croton ciliatoglandulifer

Common2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common2 obs.

Sophora tomentosa

Yellow necklacepod

Common2 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Common2 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Common2 obs.

Schaefferia cuneifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Salvia coccinea

Blood sage

Occasional2 obs.

Acanthocereus tetragonus

Triangle Cactus

Occasional2 obs.

Erinnyis obscura

Obscure Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Paratrechina longicornis

Longhorned crazy ant

Rare1 obs.

Physonota alutacea

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare1 obs.

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