Cape Canaveral

Ecosystem Overview

The Cape Canaveral ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Brevard County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 71% more documented species, Cape Canaveral offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 20 Brevard County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 20 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Brevard County

-71% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Chiococca alba

West Indian snowberry

Very Common2 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdercus andreae

St. Andrew's Cotton Stainer

Very Common1 obs.

Acanalonia servillei

Very Common1 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common1 obs.

Vireo flavoviridis

Yellow-green Vireo

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common1 obs.

Fimbristylis cymosa

Occasional1 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Occasional1 obs.

Canavalia rosea

Beach Bean

Occasional1 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod cowpea

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia hirta

Pillpod sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Occasional1 obs.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Rare1 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Rare1 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brevard County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Brevard County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-71% vs. current

Melbourne

Importance: 0.45

72 species

-60% vs. current

Palm Bay

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-71% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-71% vs. current

Cocoa Beach

Importance: 0.38

67 species

-57% vs. current

Cocoa

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-6% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Tidal Cove

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+164% 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 Brevard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brevard County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Brevard County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-71% vs. current

Melbourne

Importance: 0.45

72 species

-60% vs. current

Palm Bay

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-71% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-71% vs. current

Cocoa Beach

Importance: 0.38

67 species

-57% vs. current

Cocoa

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-6% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Tidal Cove

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+164% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 20 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Brevard County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Chiococca alba

West Indian snowberry

Very Common2 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdercus andreae

St. Andrew's Cotton Stainer

Very Common1 obs.

Acanalonia servillei

Very Common1 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common1 obs.

Vireo flavoviridis

Yellow-green Vireo

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common1 obs.

Fimbristylis cymosa

Occasional1 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Occasional1 obs.

Canavalia rosea

Beach Bean

Occasional1 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod cowpea

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia hirta

Pillpod sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Occasional1 obs.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Rare1 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Rare1 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Rare1 obs.

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