Progreso Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Progreso Lakes ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Hidalgo County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McAllen nearby has 21% more documented species, Progreso Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 21 Hidalgo County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 21 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. McAllen

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Heliopetes laviana

Laviana White-Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Miathyria marcella

Hyacinth Glider

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common4 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Very Common3 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Common3 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common3 obs.

Erynnis tristis

Mournful Duskywing

Common3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Ministrymon clytie

Clytie Ministreak

Occasional2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Agapostemon melliventris

Occasional2 obs.

Polites otho

Occasional2 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus couchii

Couch's kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Rare2 obs.

Scopula umbilicata

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McAllen

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-21% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

Mission

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

Hidalgo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-21% vs. current

Pharr

Importance: 0.35

73 species

+8% vs. current

La Parida Banco

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+229% vs. current

Llano Grande Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+365% vs. current

Sal Del Ray

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+558% 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

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McAllen

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-21% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

Mission

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

Hidalgo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-21% vs. current

Pharr

Importance: 0.35

73 species

+8% vs. current

La Parida Banco

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+229% vs. current

Llano Grande Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+365% vs. current

Sal Del Ray

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+558% 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 21 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. McAllen

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Heliopetes laviana

Laviana White-Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Miathyria marcella

Hyacinth Glider

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common4 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Very Common3 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Common3 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common3 obs.

Erynnis tristis

Mournful Duskywing

Common3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Ministrymon clytie

Clytie Ministreak

Occasional2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Agapostemon melliventris

Occasional2 obs.

Polites otho

Occasional2 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus couchii

Couch's kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Rare2 obs.

Scopula umbilicata

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

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