Bradenton

Ecosystem Overview

The Bradenton ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Manatee County, Florida, 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 Manatee County nearby has 24% more documented species, Bradenton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Manatee 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Manatee County

-24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Gossypium hirsutum

Upland cotton

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+171%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manatee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Manatee County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-24% vs. current

Palma Sola Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+986% vs. current

Perico Bayou

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Wares Creek

in Bradenton

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+7500% 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 Manatee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+171%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manatee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Manatee County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-24% vs. current

Palma Sola Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+986% vs. current

Perico Bayou

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Wares Creek

in Bradenton

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+7500% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Manatee County

-24% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Gossypium hirsutum

Upland cotton

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

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