Destin

Ecosystem Overview

The Destin ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #131 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#131

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#131 of 634 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

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 Common11 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common8 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Very Common7 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common6 obs.

Chione elevata

Very Common5 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common5 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Common5 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common5 obs.

Pinus clausa

Alabama pine

Common5 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common5 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Common5 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional5 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Occasional5 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Occasional4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional4 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Rare4 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Rare4 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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 Florida.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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

#131

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#131 of 634 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

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 Common11 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common8 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Very Common7 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common6 obs.

Chione elevata

Very Common5 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common5 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Common5 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common5 obs.

Pinus clausa

Alabama pine

Common5 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common5 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Common5 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional5 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Occasional5 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Occasional4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional4 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Rare4 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Rare4 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Rare4 obs.

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