Port Lavaca
Ecosystem Overview
The Port Lavaca ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in calhoun county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Espiritu Santo Bay, Port Lavaca hosts 1533% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 calhoun county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Calidris alba
sanderling
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Rallus crepitans
Clapper Rail
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Oreochromis niloticus
Nile tilapia
Stachys drummondii
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Plexippus paykulli
Pantropical jumper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Calhoun County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Port Lavacawithin Calhoun County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.