Progreso Lakes
Ecosystem Overview
The Progreso Lakes ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in hidalgo county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McAllen nearby has 21% more documented species, Progreso Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 21 hidalgo county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Heliopetes laviana
Laviana White-Skipper
Miathyria marcella
Hyacinth Glider
Danaus gilippus
Queen
Hemiargus ceraunus
Ceraunus Blue
Phoebis agarithe
Large Orange Sulphur
Polites vibex
Whirlabout
Melanerpes aurifrons
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Chlosyne lacinia
Bordered Patch
Erynnis tristis
Mournful Duskywing
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Ministrymon clytie
Clytie Ministreak
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Agapostemon melliventris
Polites otho
Eurema lisa
Little Yellow
Tyrannus couchii
Couch's kingbird
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Scopula umbilicata
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hidalgo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Progreso Lakes. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Progreso Lakeswithin Hidalgo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.