Boynton Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Boynton Beach ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 27% more documented species, Boynton Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 27 Palm Beach County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 27 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Asystasia gangetica

Chinese Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common3 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Occasional1 obs.

Paratrechina longicornis

Longhorned crazy ant

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Scomberomorus regalis

Kingfish mackerel

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge argyra

longjawed orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Pycnoscelus surinamensis

Surinam cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Grallipeza nebulosa

Rare1 obs.

Hoplocheiloma totliana

Rare1 obs.

Hemisphaerota cyanea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

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

-27% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+204% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-27% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-27% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

+24% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-27% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+7200% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

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

-27% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+204% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-27% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-27% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

+24% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-27% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+7200% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 27 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Asystasia gangetica

Chinese Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common3 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Occasional1 obs.

Paratrechina longicornis

Longhorned crazy ant

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Scomberomorus regalis

Kingfish mackerel

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge argyra

longjawed orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Pycnoscelus surinamensis

Surinam cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Grallipeza nebulosa

Rare1 obs.

Hoplocheiloma totliana

Rare1 obs.

Hemisphaerota cyanea

Rare1 obs.

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