Lake Worth

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Worth ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 41% more documented species, Lake Worth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 27 Palm Beach 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

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 27 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common12 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common4 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common3 obs.

black skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare2 obs.

Evania appendigaster

Ensign Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-41% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+146% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

-19% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-41% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+5800% 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 Palm Beach County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-41% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

Palm Beach

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+146% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

-19% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-41% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+5800% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 27 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common12 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common4 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common3 obs.

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