Key Colony Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Key Colony Beach ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 85% more documented species, Key Colony Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 25 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 25 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Phocides batabano

Very Common2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common2 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Very Common1 obs.

Erinnyis ello

Ello Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Panulirus argus

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

Common1 obs.

Cassiopea andromeda

Upside-down jellyfish

Common1 obs.

Haemulon sciurus

Bluestriped Grunt

Common1 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Common1 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common1 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional1 obs.

Achelous gibbesii

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-85% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-85% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

-58% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-44% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-85% 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

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-85% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-85% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-85% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

-58% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-44% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-85% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 25 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Phocides batabano

Very Common2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common2 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Very Common1 obs.

Erinnyis ello

Ello Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Panulirus argus

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

Common1 obs.

Cassiopea andromeda

Upside-down jellyfish

Common1 obs.

Haemulon sciurus

Bluestriped Grunt

Common1 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Common1 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Common1 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional1 obs.

Achelous gibbesii

Occasional1 obs.

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