St. Lucie County

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Lucie County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Lucie 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 Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County hosts 186% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 St. Lucie County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Pierce

+186% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Agama picticauda

Very Common18 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common10 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common9 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Very Common8 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Lygodium microphyllum

Small-leaf climbing fern

Common5 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common5 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional4 obs.

Psychotria tenuifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex cassine

Dahoon

Occasional4 obs.

Emilia praetermissa

Occasional4 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional4 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare4 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Rare4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in St. Lucie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Pierce

Importance: 0.39

35 species

+186% vs. current

Jack Island

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 St. Lucie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in St. Lucie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Pierce

Importance: 0.39

35 species

+186% vs. current

Jack Island

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Pierce

+186% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agama picticauda

Very Common18 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common10 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common9 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Very Common8 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Lygodium microphyllum

Small-leaf climbing fern

Common5 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common5 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional4 obs.

Psychotria tenuifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex cassine

Dahoon

Occasional4 obs.

Emilia praetermissa

Occasional4 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional4 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare4 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Rare4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare4 obs.

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