Brownsville
Ecosystem Overview
The Brownsville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in cameron county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 cameron county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Amazona albifrons
White-fronted Amazon
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Aspidoscelis gularis
Texas Spotted Whiptail
Sabal mexicana
Texas palmetto
Arremonops rufivirgatus
Olive Sparrow
Melanerpes aurifrons
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Ebenopsis ebano
Texas Ebony
Micrathyria hagenii
Thornbush Dasher
Icterus gularis
Altamira Oriole
Leptotila verreauxi
White-tipped Dove
Falco femoralis
Aplomado falcon
Myscelia ethusa
Pitangus sulphuratus
Great Kiskadee
Amazona autumnalis
Red-lored Amazon
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Stachys drummondii
Eurema lisa
Little Yellow
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Staphylus mazans
Mazans Scallopwing
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cameron County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Brownsville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Brownsvillewithin Cameron County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.