Dania Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Dania Beach ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Broward County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Lauderdale nearby has 2% more documented species, Dania Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 23 Broward County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 23 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Lauderdale

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Ctenosaura similis

Black Spiny-tailed Iguana

Very Common3 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Very Common3 obs.

Cardisoma guanhumi

blue land crab

Common3 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common3 obs.

Laguncularia racemosa

white buttonwood

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Cassiopea andromeda

Upside-down jellyfish

Common3 obs.

Bidens alba

Occasional3 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Occasional3 obs.

Lymire edwardsii

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Mangora placida

Occasional2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Rare2 obs.

Cymaenes tripunctus

Three-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis vesiculosa

Great Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Broward County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-2% vs. current

Hollywood

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-2% vs. current

Broward County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-2% vs. current

Sunrise

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Pompano Beach

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Pembroke Pines

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Davie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Coral Springs

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% 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

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Broward County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-2% vs. current

Hollywood

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-2% vs. current

Broward County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-2% vs. current

Sunrise

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-2% vs. current

Pompano Beach

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Pembroke Pines

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Davie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Coral Springs

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 23 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Lauderdale

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Ctenosaura similis

Black Spiny-tailed Iguana

Very Common3 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Very Common3 obs.

Cardisoma guanhumi

blue land crab

Common3 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common3 obs.

Laguncularia racemosa

white buttonwood

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Cassiopea andromeda

Upside-down jellyfish

Common3 obs.

Bidens alba

Occasional3 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Occasional3 obs.

Lymire edwardsii

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Mangora placida

Occasional2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Rare2 obs.

Cymaenes tripunctus

Three-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis vesiculosa

Great Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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