Cape Coral

Ecosystem Overview

The Cape Coral ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee 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 #2 for species diversity among 12 Lee County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Myers

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common18 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common11 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common6 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional3 obs.

Anas fulvigula

Mottled Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Ophisaurus ventralis

Eastern Glass Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Occasional3 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional3 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Rare3 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare3 obs.

Exochomus childreni

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lee County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Otter Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Wood Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pop Ash Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sanibel

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Myers Beach

Importance: 0.30

80 species

+25% 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 Lee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lee County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Otter Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Wood Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pop Ash Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sanibel

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Myers Beach

Importance: 0.30

80 species

+25% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Myers

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common18 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common11 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common6 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional3 obs.

Anas fulvigula

Mottled Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Ophisaurus ventralis

Eastern Glass Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Occasional3 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional3 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Rare3 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare3 obs.

Exochomus childreni

Rare2 obs.

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