San Benito
Ecosystem Overview
The San Benito ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in cameron county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While South Padre Island nearby has 88% more documented species, San Benito offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 20 cameron county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Tridax procumbens
Coatbuttons
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Ortalis vetula
Plain Chachalaca
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Rumex crispus
curled dock
Distimake dissectus
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cameron County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near San Benito. 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 San Benitowithin Cameron County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.