Indian River

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian River ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #22 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 634 locations

97th 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.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common31 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common15 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common11 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Very Common11 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common9 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common7 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common7 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional6 obs.

Ariopsis felis

Sea catfish

Occasional6 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional5 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare4 obs.

Sphoeroides testudineus

Puffer

Rare4 obs.

Cynoscion nebulosus

Spotted seatrout

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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 634 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common31 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common15 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common11 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Very Common11 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common9 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common7 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common7 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional6 obs.

Ariopsis felis

Sea catfish

Occasional6 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional5 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare4 obs.

Sphoeroides testudineus

Puffer

Rare4 obs.

Cynoscion nebulosus

Spotted seatrout

Rare4 obs.

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