North Hutchinson Island / Orchid Island

Ecosystem Overview

The North Hutchinson Island / Orchid Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #68 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 634 locations

89th 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.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common5 obs.

Guilandina bonduc

Very Common4 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Common4 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common4 obs.

Agama picticauda

Common4 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Common4 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common4 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional4 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Bursera simaruba

West Indian-birch

Occasional3 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod cowpea

Occasional3 obs.

Dalbergia ecastaphyllum

Occasional3 obs.

Ipomoea alba

Tropical white morning-glory

Rare3 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Rare3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare3 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

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 634 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common6 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common5 obs.

Guilandina bonduc

Very Common4 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Common4 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common4 obs.

Agama picticauda

Common4 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Common4 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common4 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional4 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Bursera simaruba

West Indian-birch

Occasional3 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod cowpea

Occasional3 obs.

Dalbergia ecastaphyllum

Occasional3 obs.

Ipomoea alba

Tropical white morning-glory

Rare3 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Rare3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare3 obs.

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