Manatee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Manatee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Manatee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bradenton, Manatee County hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Manatee County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bradenton

+32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common39 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common34 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common33 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common30 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common28 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common26 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common24 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Common23 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Common22 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common22 obs.

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Common22 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional21 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional19 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional18 obs.

Aratus pisonii

Mangrove Crab

Occasional18 obs.

Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw

Occasional18 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional18 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Rare17 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Rare17 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Rare17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manatee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Bradenton

Importance: 0.47

76 species

+32% vs. current

Palma Sola Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Perico Bayou

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wares Creek

in Bradenton

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% 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 Manatee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manatee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Bradenton

Importance: 0.47

76 species

+32% vs. current

Palma Sola Bay

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Perico Bayou

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wares Creek

in Bradenton

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bradenton

+32% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common39 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common34 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common33 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common30 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common28 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common26 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common24 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Common23 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Common22 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Common22 obs.

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Common22 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional21 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional19 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional18 obs.

Aratus pisonii

Mangrove Crab

Occasional18 obs.

Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw

Occasional18 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional18 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Rare17 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Rare17 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Rare17 obs.

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