Ormond Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Ormond Beach ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Volusia 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. Compared to nearby Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach hosts 24% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 Volusia County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

+24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common2 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common2 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Common1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaeus cribrarius

Speckled Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+24% vs. current

Volusia County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-33% vs. current

Deltona

Importance: 0.43

52 species

+29% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+738% vs. current

New Smyrna Beach

Importance: 0.37

50 species

+34% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+72% 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 Volusia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+24% vs. current

Volusia County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-33% vs. current

Deltona

Importance: 0.43

52 species

+29% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+738% vs. current

New Smyrna Beach

Importance: 0.37

50 species

+34% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+72% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

+24% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common2 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common2 obs.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Common1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaeus cribrarius

Speckled Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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