Laguna Vista
Ecosystem Overview
The Laguna Vista ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #2 for species diversity among 20 cameron county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Yucca treculiana
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Ascia monuste
Great Southern White
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Citharexylum berlandieri
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Boselaphus tragocamelus
Nilgai
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Norape virgo
Leiothlypis celata
Orange-crowned Warbler
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Chamaeclea basiochrea
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cameron County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Laguna Vista. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Laguna Vistawithin Cameron County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.