Stuart

Ecosystem Overview

The Stuart ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Martin County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Martin County nearby has 25% more documented species, Stuart offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Martin County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Agama picticauda

Very Common4 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Turbo castanea

orange cat eye snail

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Very Common2 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Common2 obs.

Phyllonotus pomum

apple murex

Common2 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Common2 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Common2 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Common1 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Janthina janthina

purple sea snail

Occasional1 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Occasional1 obs.

Pachylia ficus

Fig Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Protambulyx strigilis

Streaked Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Cymaenes tripunctus

Three-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Triacanthagyna trifida

Phantom Darner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Martin County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Martin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-25% vs. current

Jupiter Island

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-25% vs. current

Sewall's Point

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Port Salerno

Importance: 0.22

7 species

+971% 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 Martin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Martin County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Martin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-25% vs. current

Jupiter Island

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-25% vs. current

Sewall's Point

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Port Salerno

Importance: 0.22

7 species

+971% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin County

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Agama picticauda

Very Common4 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Turbo castanea

orange cat eye snail

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Very Common2 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Common2 obs.

Phyllonotus pomum

apple murex

Common2 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Common2 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Common2 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Common1 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Janthina janthina

purple sea snail

Occasional1 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Occasional1 obs.

Pachylia ficus

Fig Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Protambulyx strigilis

Streaked Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Cymaenes tripunctus

Three-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Triacanthagyna trifida

Phantom Darner

Rare1 obs.

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