Kingsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Kingsville ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Kleberg County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Araña Lake, Kingsville hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Kleberg County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Araña Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common3 obs.

Epicauta albida

Very Common2 obs.

Simsia calva

bush-sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common2 obs.

Metastelma barbigerum

Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common2 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Common2 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Occasional2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Paratrechina longicornis

Longhorned crazy ant

Rare1 obs.

Evania appendigaster

Ensign Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kleberg County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kleberg County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-6% 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 Kleberg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kleberg County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kleberg County

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-6% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Araña Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common3 obs.

Epicauta albida

Very Common2 obs.

Simsia calva

bush-sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common2 obs.

Metastelma barbigerum

Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common2 obs.

Megalopyge opercularis

Common2 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Occasional2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Paratrechina longicornis

Longhorned crazy ant

Rare1 obs.

Evania appendigaster

Ensign Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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