Cocoa Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Cocoa Beach ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Brevard County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 33% more documented species, Cocoa Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 Brevard County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 20 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Brevard County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common7 obs.

Carissa macrocarpa

Natal plum

Very Common3 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common3 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common3 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Very Common3 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Common2 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Common2 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Common2 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Guilandina bonduc

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea bulbifera

Air yam

Occasional2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Rare1 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Rare1 obs.

Ctenodactylomyia watsoni

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brevard County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Brevard County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-33% vs. current

Melbourne

Importance: 0.45

72 species

-7% vs. current

Palm Bay

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-33% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-33% vs. current

Cocoa

Importance: 0.37

31 species

+116% vs. current

Cape Canaveral

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+131% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Tidal Cove

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+509% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Brevard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brevard County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Brevard County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-33% vs. current

Melbourne

Importance: 0.45

72 species

-7% vs. current

Palm Bay

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-33% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-33% vs. current

Cocoa

Importance: 0.37

31 species

+116% vs. current

Cape Canaveral

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+131% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Tidal Cove

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+509% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 20 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Brevard County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common7 obs.

Carissa macrocarpa

Natal plum

Very Common3 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common3 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common3 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Very Common3 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Common2 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Common2 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Common2 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Guilandina bonduc

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea bulbifera

Air yam

Occasional2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Rare1 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Rare1 obs.

Ctenodactylomyia watsoni

Rare1 obs.

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