Miami Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Miami Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 39 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common56 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common50 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common37 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common29 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common27 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common23 obs.

Bidens alba

Common22 obs.

Chama congregata

Little Corrugate Jewelbox

Common20 obs.

Physalia physalis

Portuguese man-of-war

Common20 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common20 obs.

Tucetona pectinata

Comb Bittersweet

Common19 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Occasional16 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Callucina keenae

Occasional15 obs.

Lucina pensylvanica

Occasional14 obs.

Haemulon plumierii

White grunt

Occasional13 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Rare12 obs.

Agama picticauda

Rare12 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami-Dade County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+223% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+96% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+59% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+669% vs. current

Opa-locka

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+733% 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 Miami-Dade County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami-Dade County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+223% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+96% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+59% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+669% vs. current

Opa-locka

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+733% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 39 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common56 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common50 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common37 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common29 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common27 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common23 obs.

Bidens alba

Common22 obs.

Chama congregata

Little Corrugate Jewelbox

Common20 obs.

Physalia physalis

Portuguese man-of-war

Common20 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common20 obs.

Tucetona pectinata

Comb Bittersweet

Common19 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Occasional16 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Callucina keenae

Occasional15 obs.

Lucina pensylvanica

Occasional14 obs.

Haemulon plumierii

White grunt

Occasional13 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Rare12 obs.

Agama picticauda

Rare12 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Rare12 obs.

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