South Miami

Ecosystem Overview

The South Miami ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami nearby has 48% more documented species, South Miami offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 39 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Anolis cristatellus

Crested anole

Very Common33 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common12 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Ara severus

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis equestris

Knight Anole

Common5 obs.

Icterus pectoralis

Spot-breasted oriole

Common5 obs.

Pavo cristatus

Indian Peafowl

Common4 obs.

Phoebis philea

Yellow Apricot

Common3 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Common3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Amazona amazonica

Orage-winged Parrot

Occasional2 obs.

Basiliscus vittatus

Brown Basilisk

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional2 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Ara ararauna

Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Rare2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-48% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+68% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-48% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-48% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+2% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-48% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-17% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+300% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-48% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+68% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-48% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-48% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+2% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-48% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-17% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+300% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 39 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Anolis cristatellus

Crested anole

Very Common33 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common12 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Ara severus

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis equestris

Knight Anole

Common5 obs.

Icterus pectoralis

Spot-breasted oriole

Common5 obs.

Pavo cristatus

Indian Peafowl

Common4 obs.

Phoebis philea

Yellow Apricot

Common3 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Common3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Amazona amazonica

Orage-winged Parrot

Occasional2 obs.

Basiliscus vittatus

Brown Basilisk

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional2 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Ara ararauna

Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Rare2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

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