Deerfield Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Deerfield Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #20 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 634 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Very Common241 obs.

Ameiva ameiva

Giant ameiva

Very Common40 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Very Common37 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common37 obs.

Leucauge argyra

longjawed orb weavers

Very Common36 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common33 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common31 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Common29 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Common26 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Common25 obs.

Artipus floridanus

Occasional24 obs.

Enallagma pollutum

Florida Bluet

Occasional24 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Occasional23 obs.

Cymaenes tripunctus

Three-Spotted Skipper

Occasional23 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional21 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Occasional19 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare19 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Rare19 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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 Florida.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 634 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Very Common241 obs.

Ameiva ameiva

Giant ameiva

Very Common40 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Very Common37 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common37 obs.

Leucauge argyra

longjawed orb weavers

Very Common36 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common33 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common31 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Common29 obs.

Lyssomanes viridis

Common26 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Common25 obs.

Artipus floridanus

Occasional24 obs.

Enallagma pollutum

Florida Bluet

Occasional24 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Occasional23 obs.

Cymaenes tripunctus

Three-Spotted Skipper

Occasional23 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional21 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Occasional19 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare19 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Rare19 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Rare18 obs.

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