Collier County

Ecosystem Overview

The Collier County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Collier 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Collier County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Naples

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common208 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common141 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common122 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common97 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common81 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common81 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common79 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common65 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common64 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common62 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common62 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional60 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Occasional60 obs.

Campyloneurum phyllitidis

Long Strapfern

Occasional56 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional52 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional51 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Occasional49 obs.

Thalia geniculata

arrowroot

Rare49 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Rare47 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare47 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collier County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Naples

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Avalon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Alligator Bay

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Monument Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Sea Oat Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Halloway Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Little Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 Collier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collier County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Naples

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Avalon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Alligator Bay

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Monument Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Sea Oat Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Halloway Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Little Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Naples

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common208 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common141 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common122 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common97 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common81 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common81 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common79 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common65 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common64 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common62 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common62 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional60 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Occasional60 obs.

Campyloneurum phyllitidis

Long Strapfern

Occasional56 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional52 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional51 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Occasional49 obs.

Thalia geniculata

arrowroot

Rare49 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Rare47 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare47 obs.

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