Freer

Ecosystem Overview

The Freer ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Duval County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Duval County nearby has 42% more documented species, Freer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 88 Duval County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 88 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 88 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Duval County

-42% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Diastema tigris

Lantana Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown Dung Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Macaria graphidaria

Very Common1 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Triatoma gerstaeckeri

Common1 obs.

Acrolophus piger

Common1 obs.

Hileithia rehamalis

Common1 obs.

Gratiana pallidula

Common1 obs.

Sphinx libocedrus

Incense Cedar Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

Zizotes Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Plexippus paykulli

Pantropical Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Carlowrightia texana

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Occasional1 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Rare0.99 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Rare0.82 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier Acacia

Rare0.78 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 44 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Freer. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Duval County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-42% vs. current

Benavides

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2100% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+52% vs. current

Freer

Importance: 0.60

24 species

+83% vs. current

Four A's Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+52% vs. current

Cadena Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+52% vs. current

La Masa Road Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+52% vs. current

Duval-freer Airport

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+76% 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 Duval County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Diastema tigris

Lantana Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown Dung Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Macaria graphidaria

Very Common1 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Triatoma gerstaeckeri

Common1 obs.

Acrolophus piger

Common1 obs.

Hileithia rehamalis

Common1 obs.

Gratiana pallidula

Common1 obs.

Sphinx libocedrus

Incense Cedar Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

Zizotes Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Plexippus paykulli

Pantropical Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Carlowrightia texana

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Occasional1 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Rare0.99 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Rare0.82 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier Acacia

Rare0.78 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 44 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Duval County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-42% vs. current

Benavides

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2100% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+52% vs. current

Freer

Importance: 0.60

24 species

+83% vs. current

Four A's Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+52% vs. current

Cadena Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+52% vs. current

La Masa Road Colonia

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+52% vs. current

Duval-freer Airport

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+76% 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 88 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 88 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Duval County

-42% species diversity