Homestead

Ecosystem Overview

The Homestead ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami nearby has 37% more documented species, Homestead offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 39 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Agama picticauda

Very Common10 obs.

Aphrissa neleis

Pink-Spot Sulphur

Very Common8 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Acrolophus walsinghami

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami-Dade County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+103% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+24% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+385% vs. current

Opa-locka

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+425% 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 Miami-Dade County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami-Dade County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+103% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+24% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+385% vs. current

Opa-locka

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+425% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 39 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Agama picticauda

Very Common10 obs.

Aphrissa neleis

Pink-Spot Sulphur

Very Common8 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common2 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Acrolophus walsinghami

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Acridotheres tristis

Common myna

Occasional2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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