New Smyrna Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The New Smyrna Beach ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Volusia County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Daytona Beach nearby has 7% more documented species, New Smyrna Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 16 Volusia County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Very Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Bidens alba

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Sciaenops ocellatus

Red Drum

Common1 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

large-mouth bass

Common1 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common1 obs.

Neverita duplicata

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional1 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional1 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Rare1 obs.

Seirarctia echo

Rare1 obs.

Lea floridensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-7% vs. current

Volusia County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-50% vs. current

Deltona

Importance: 0.43

52 species

-4% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+525% vs. current

Ormond Beach

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-25% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+28% 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 Volusia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-7% vs. current

Volusia County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-50% vs. current

Deltona

Importance: 0.43

52 species

-4% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+525% vs. current

Ormond Beach

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-25% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+28% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Very Common2 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Bidens alba

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Sciaenops ocellatus

Red Drum

Common1 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

large-mouth bass

Common1 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common1 obs.

Neverita duplicata

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Occasional1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional1 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional1 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Rare1 obs.

Seirarctia echo

Rare1 obs.

Lea floridensis

Rare1 obs.

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