Sal Del Ray

Ecosystem Overview

The Sal Del Ray ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Hidalgo County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McAllen nearby has 88% more documented species, Sal Del Ray offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 21 Hidalgo County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 21 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. McAllen

-88% species diversity

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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common1 obs.

Gelochelidon nilotica

gull-billed tern

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Common1 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin's Gull

Common1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McAllen

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-88% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Mission

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hidalgo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-88% vs. current

Pharr

Importance: 0.35

73 species

-84% vs. current

La Parida Banco

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-50% vs. current

Llano Grande Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-29% vs. current

El Morillo Banco

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% 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

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McAllen

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-88% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Mission

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hidalgo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-88% vs. current

Pharr

Importance: 0.35

73 species

-84% vs. current

La Parida Banco

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-50% vs. current

Llano Grande Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-29% vs. current

El Morillo Banco

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 21 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. McAllen

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Very Common1 obs.

Gelochelidon nilotica

gull-billed tern

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Common1 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin's Gull

Common1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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