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Cameron Company Fwsd Reservoir 1

Ecosystem Overview

The Cameron Company Fwsd Reservoir 1 ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in cameron county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While South Padre Island nearby has 84% more documented species, Cameron Company Fwsd Reservoir 1 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 20 cameron county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#9
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#9 of 20 locations
55th percentile for diversity
vs. South Padre Island
-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Pluvialis squatarola

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Very Common2 obs.
Calidris mauri

Calidris mauri

Western Sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.
Himantopus mexicanus

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common2 obs.
Echinargus isola

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Very Common1 obs.
Callinectes sapidus

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common1 obs.
Alligator mississippiensis

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.
Recurvirostra americana

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.
Platalea ajaja

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common1 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.
Egretta rufescens

Egretta rufescens

Reddish Egret

Common1 obs.
Calidris alpina

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common1 obs.
Calidris pusilla

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.
Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.
Phalaropus tricolor

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Occasional1 obs.
Calidris pugnax

Calidris pugnax

ruff

Occasional1 obs.
Spatula clypeata

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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