Martin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Martin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Martin 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 Stuart, Martin County hosts 33% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Martin 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. Stuart

+33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Very Common30 obs.

Agama picticauda

Very Common21 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common19 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common18 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Very Common17 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

tarflower

Common16 obs.

Asimina reticulata

flag pawpaw

Common15 obs.

Calopogon barbatus

Common15 obs.

Dalea feayi

Common15 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Common14 obs.

Pinus elliottii

Slash Pine

Common14 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional14 obs.

Spermacoce verticillata

shrubby false buttonweed

Occasional14 obs.

Telmatoblechnum serrulatum

Occasional14 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Occasional14 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional13 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional13 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Rare12 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Rare12 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Martin County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Stuart

Importance: 0.38

75 species

+33% vs. current

Jupiter Island

Importance: 0.27

100 species

0% vs. current

Sewall's Point

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port Salerno

Importance: 0.22

7 species

+1329% 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 Martin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Martin County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Stuart

Importance: 0.38

75 species

+33% vs. current

Jupiter Island

Importance: 0.27

100 species

0% vs. current

Sewall's Point

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port Salerno

Importance: 0.22

7 species

+1329% 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. Stuart

+33% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Very Common30 obs.

Agama picticauda

Very Common21 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common19 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common18 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Very Common17 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

tarflower

Common16 obs.

Asimina reticulata

flag pawpaw

Common15 obs.

Calopogon barbatus

Common15 obs.

Dalea feayi

Common15 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Common14 obs.

Pinus elliottii

Slash Pine

Common14 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional14 obs.

Spermacoce verticillata

shrubby false buttonweed

Occasional14 obs.

Telmatoblechnum serrulatum

Occasional14 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Occasional14 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional13 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional13 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Rare12 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Rare12 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare12 obs.

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