Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 #3 for species diversity among 25 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 25 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Marathon

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common200 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common143 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common142 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common128 obs.

Elysia crispata

lettuce slug

Very Common122 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common109 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common104 obs.

Lutjanus griseus

Grey Snapper

Common86 obs.

Conocarpus erectus

Button mangrove

Common80 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Common78 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common76 obs.

Leptotes cassius

Tropical Striped Blue

Occasional76 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Occasional73 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional71 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Occasional67 obs.

Polygonus leo

Hammock Skipper

Occasional67 obs.

Eunica tatila

Florida Purplewing

Occasional66 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Rare65 obs.

Fregata magnificens

Magnificent Frigatebird

Rare63 obs.

Sphyraena barracuda

Striped seapike

Rare62 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+567% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+567% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 25 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Marathon

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common200 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common143 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common142 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common128 obs.

Elysia crispata

lettuce slug

Very Common122 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common109 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common104 obs.

Lutjanus griseus

Grey Snapper

Common86 obs.

Conocarpus erectus

Button mangrove

Common80 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Common78 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common76 obs.

Leptotes cassius

Tropical Striped Blue

Occasional76 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Occasional73 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional71 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Occasional67 obs.

Polygonus leo

Hammock Skipper

Occasional67 obs.

Eunica tatila

Florida Purplewing

Occasional66 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Rare65 obs.

Fregata magnificens

Magnificent Frigatebird

Rare63 obs.

Sphyraena barracuda

Striped seapike

Rare62 obs.

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