Water Exchange Pass
Ecosystem Overview
The Water Exchange Pass ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in nueces county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Corpus Christi Pass, Water Exchange Pass hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 nueces county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Argopecten irradians
Bay Scallop
Raeta plicatella
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Semicassis granulata
scotch bonnet
Atrina serrata
sawtooth penshell
Scartella cristata
Molly miller
Abudefduf saxatilis
Sergeant-major
Panicum amarum
Bitter Panicum
Megabalanus tintinnabulum
Ligia exotica
Anadara brasiliana
Pogonias cromis
Drumfish
Digenea simplex
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Chione elevata
Sinistrofulgur pulleyi
Lamarcka imbricata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nueces County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Water Exchange Pass. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Water Exchange Passwithin Nueces County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.