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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Brown Anole

Racer

Cuban Treefrog

Wild Coffee

Coco Plum

Bark Anole
Green Anole
White Ibis

Seagrape

Caesarweed

Redhead

Cane Toad

Southern Watersnake
French-Mulberry
Water Gaulin

Brahminy Blindsnake

Corn Snake
Gator

Monkey Apple
Great Egret
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The Fort Myers ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lee County nearby has 1% more documented species, Fort Myers offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee 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 Lee County County.