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Hidalgo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hidalgo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in hidalgo 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 #1 for species diversity among 21 hidalgo county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
92
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 21 locations
95th percentile for diversity
vs. McAllen
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ortalis vetula

Ortalis vetula

Plain Chachalaca

Very Common226 obs.
Danaus gilippus

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common201 obs.
Pitangus sulphuratus

Pitangus sulphuratus

Great Kiskadee

Very Common192 obs.
Melipotis indomita

Melipotis indomita

Very Common173 obs.
Eriophora ravilla

Eriophora ravilla

orb weavers

Very Common169 obs.
Libytheana carinenta

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common134 obs.
Hylephila phyleus

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common133 obs.
Heliopetes laviana

Heliopetes laviana

Laviana White-Skipper

Common129 obs.
Icterus gularis

Icterus gularis

Altamira Oriole

Common127 obs.
Achyra rantalis

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Common126 obs.
Melanerpes aurifrons

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Common126 obs.
Euchromius ocellea

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Occasional122 obs.
Columbina inca

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional122 obs.
Lerema accius

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional117 obs.
Eubolina impartialis

Eubolina impartialis

Occasional117 obs.
Quiscalus mexicanus

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional107 obs.
Kricogonia lyside

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Occasional105 obs.
Asterocampa clyton

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Rare104 obs.
Tripudia quadrifera

Tripudia quadrifera

Rare103 obs.
Phyciodes phaon

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare102 obs.

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