Lee County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lee County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cape Coral, Lee County hosts 3% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common240.08 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Very Common141.93 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Very Common115.39 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco Plum

Very Common93 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Water Gaulin

Very Common87.13 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Common85 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common80.5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common75.47 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common67.28 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common67 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Lousiana Heron

Common65 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Occasional62 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional56 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Occasional56 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Cuban Treefrog

Occasional55 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional55 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional52 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Rare48 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Crabeater

Rare48 obs.

Hamelia patens

Redhead

Rare46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+1% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.80

71 species

+3% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Flint Pen Strand

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Larry Kiker Preserve

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Gateway

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Bob Janes Preserve

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

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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 Lee County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common240.08 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Very Common141.93 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Very Common115.39 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco Plum

Very Common93 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Water Gaulin

Very Common87.13 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Common85 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common80.5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common75.47 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common67.28 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common67 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Lousiana Heron

Common65 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Occasional62 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional56 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Occasional56 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Cuban Treefrog

Occasional55 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional55 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional52 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Rare48 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Crabeater

Rare48 obs.

Hamelia patens

Redhead

Rare46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+1% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.80

71 species

+3% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Flint Pen Strand

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Larry Kiker Preserve

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Gateway

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Bob Janes Preserve

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional

Regional Context

vs. Cape Coral

+3% species diversity