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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Broward County County, Florida
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.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Massive Starlet Coral

Green Iguana

Great Star Coral

Seagrape

Porous Coral
Brown Anole

Milkweed Assassin Bug
Gray Squirrel

Cuban Treefrog
Asian Lady Beetle

Northern Curly-Tailed Lizard
Zebra Longwing

Wild Coffee
Monarch
Mapache

Maze Coral
Gulf Fritillary

Knight Anole
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The Fort Lauderdale ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Broward 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 Broward County nearby has 5% more documented species, Fort Lauderdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.