Indian River County

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian River County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Indian River 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 Vero Beach, Indian River County hosts 300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Indian River County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Vero Beach

+300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common48 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common39 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common24 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common23 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common21 obs.

Agama picticauda

Common21 obs.

Hemisphaerota cyanea

Common21 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common20 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common20 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common20 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common20 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional16 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional16 obs.

Ormenaria rufifascia

Occasional16 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional15 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare13 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare13 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Indian River County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Vero Beach

Importance: 0.41

25 species

+300% vs. current

Lake Street Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sebastian

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Fellsmere

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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 Indian River County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Indian River County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Vero Beach

Importance: 0.41

25 species

+300% vs. current

Lake Street Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sebastian

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Fellsmere

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Vero Beach

+300% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common48 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common39 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common24 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common23 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common21 obs.

Agama picticauda

Common21 obs.

Hemisphaerota cyanea

Common21 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common20 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common20 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common20 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common20 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional16 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional16 obs.

Ormenaria rufifascia

Occasional16 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional15 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional14 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare13 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare13 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare12 obs.

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