Los Fresnos
Ecosystem Overview
The Los Fresnos ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in cameron county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While South Padre Island nearby has 20% more documented species, Los Fresnos offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 20 cameron county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Rivina humilis
Rougeplant
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Malvastrum americanum
Indian valley false mallow
Citharexylum berlandieri
Sideroxylon celastrinum
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Baeolophus atricristatus
Black-crested Titmouse
Colonus sylvanus
jumping spiders
Ehretia anacua
sandpaper-tree
Salvia coccinea
Blood sage
Distimake dissectus
Vachellia farnesiana
Sweet acacia
Photinus pyralis
Big Dipper Firefly
Trirhabda bacharidis
Spangbergiella quadripunctata
Teleonemia scrupulosa
Calycopis isobeon
Dusky-Blue Groundstreak
Neolasioptera lathami
Colecerus marmoratus
Lema opulenta
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cameron County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Los Fresnos. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Los Fresnoswithin Cameron County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.