Lauderhill

Ecosystem Overview

The Lauderhill ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Broward County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Lauderdale nearby has 9% more documented species, Lauderhill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 23 Broward County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 23 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Lauderdale

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Very Common6 obs.

Cassytha filiformis

dodder-laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common4 obs.

Stylisma villosa

Very Common3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

tarflower

Common3 obs.

Argiope argentata

orb weavers

Common3 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic croton

Common3 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Common3 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Common2 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus poeyi

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus ligularis

swamp flat sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional2 obs.

Bursera simaruba

West Indian-birch

Occasional2 obs.

Triumfetta semitriloba

Sacramento burbark

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Broward County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-9% vs. current

Hollywood

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Broward County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-9% vs. current

Sunrise

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-9% vs. current

Pompano Beach

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% vs. current

Pembroke Pines

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% vs. current

Davie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% vs. current

Coral Springs

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% 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 Broward County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Broward County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-9% vs. current

Hollywood

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-9% vs. current

Broward County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-9% vs. current

Sunrise

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-9% vs. current

Pompano Beach

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% vs. current

Pembroke Pines

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% vs. current

Davie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% vs. current

Coral Springs

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-9% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 23 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Lauderdale

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Very Common6 obs.

Cassytha filiformis

dodder-laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common4 obs.

Stylisma villosa

Very Common3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

tarflower

Common3 obs.

Argiope argentata

orb weavers

Common3 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic croton

Common3 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Common3 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Common2 obs.

Poecilanthrax lucifer

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus poeyi

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus ligularis

swamp flat sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional2 obs.

Bursera simaruba

West Indian-birch

Occasional2 obs.

Triumfetta semitriloba

Sacramento burbark

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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