Balmorhea Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Balmorhea Lake ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in reeves county, texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pecos, Balmorhea Lake hosts 190% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 reeves county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Chlidonias niger
Black Tern
Stercorarius longicaudus
long-tailed jaeger
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Bos taurus
Domesticated cattle
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Fulica americana
American Coot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Gavia pacifica
Pacific Diver
Gavia adamsii
Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia immer
great northern loon
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Reeves County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Balmorhea Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Balmorhea Lakewithin Reeves County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.