Madeira Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Madeira Beach ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County nearby has 44% more documented species, Madeira Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common5 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common4 obs.

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Palaemon floridanus

Very Common3 obs.

Calamus arctifrons

Shad porgy

Very Common3 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Very Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common3 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Common2 obs.

Triplofusus giganteus

Occasional2 obs.

Caranx latus

Black jack

Occasional2 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Synodus foetens

Inshore Lizardfish

Occasional2 obs.

Elops saurus

Northern Ladyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare2 obs.

Lutjanus griseus

Grey Snapper

Rare2 obs.

Orthopristis chrysoptera

Pigfish

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

0% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-44% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+87% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+115% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+124% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1767% 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 Pinellas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

0% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-44% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+87% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+115% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+124% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1767% 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

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common5 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common4 obs.

No image

Palaemon floridanus

Very Common3 obs.

Calamus arctifrons

Shad porgy

Very Common3 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Very Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common3 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Common2 obs.

Triplofusus giganteus

Occasional2 obs.

Caranx latus

Black jack

Occasional2 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Occasional2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Synodus foetens

Inshore Lizardfish

Occasional2 obs.

Elops saurus

Northern Ladyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare2 obs.

Lutjanus griseus

Grey Snapper

Rare2 obs.

Orthopristis chrysoptera

Pigfish

Rare2 obs.

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