Jupiter

Ecosystem Overview

The Jupiter ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 27 Palm Beach County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Scartella cristata

Molly miller

Very Common37 obs.

Dondice jupiteriensis

Very Common20 obs.

Parablennius marmoreus

Seaweed Blenny

Very Common20 obs.

Cratena minor

Very Common13 obs.

Hypleurochilus pseudoaequipinnis

Oyster Blenny

Very Common11 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common6 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common6 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Common6 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common6 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Common5 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Common5 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Occasional5 obs.

Labrisomus conditus

Masquerader Hairy Blenny

Occasional5 obs.

Anolis equestris

Knight Anole

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Occasional4 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Centropristis striata

Black Sea Bass

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+317% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

+37% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

+69% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% 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 Palm Beach County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+317% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

+37% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

+69% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Scartella cristata

Molly miller

Very Common37 obs.

Dondice jupiteriensis

Very Common20 obs.

Parablennius marmoreus

Seaweed Blenny

Very Common20 obs.

Cratena minor

Very Common13 obs.

Hypleurochilus pseudoaequipinnis

Oyster Blenny

Very Common11 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common6 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common6 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Common6 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common6 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Common5 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Common5 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Occasional5 obs.

Labrisomus conditus

Masquerader Hairy Blenny

Occasional5 obs.

Anolis equestris

Knight Anole

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Occasional4 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Centropristis striata

Black Sea Bass

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Rare4 obs.

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