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La Parida Banco

Ecosystem Overview

The La Parida Banco ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in hidalgo county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McAllen nearby has 76% more documented species, La Parida Banco offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 21 hidalgo county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

24
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
22
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
13
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#9
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#9 of 21 locations
57th percentile for diversity
vs. McAllen
-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common3 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.
Megaceryle torquata

Megaceryle torquata

Ringed Kingfisher

Very Common2 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.
Neoerythromma cultellatum

Neoerythromma cultellatum

Caribbean Yellowface

Common1 obs.
Brachymesia furcata

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Common1 obs.
Brachymesia herbida

Brachymesia herbida

Tawny Pennant

Common1 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.
Libytheana carinenta

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.
Chloroceryle americana

Chloroceryle americana

Green Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.
Platalea ajaja

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional1 obs.
Egretta tricolor

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.
Hydroprogne caspia

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional1 obs.
Tachybaptus dominicus

Tachybaptus dominicus

Least Grebe

Rare1 obs.
Ruppia maritima

Ruppia maritima

beaked tasselweed

Rare1 obs.
Sceliphron assimile

Sceliphron assimile

Clayman's Mud Dauber

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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