Fernandina Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Fernandina Beach ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 25% more documented species, Fernandina Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional2 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Occasional2 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Rare1 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nassau County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.44

100 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 Nassau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nassau County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-25% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional2 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Occasional2 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Rare1 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Rare1 obs.

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