Naples

Ecosystem Overview

The Naples ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Collier County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #3 for species diversity among 10 Collier County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Collier County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis allisoni

Allison's anole

Very Common7 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common3 obs.

Ariopsis felis

Sea catfish

Very Common3 obs.

Centropomus undecimalis

Common Snook

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Common2 obs.

Caranx crysos

Deepwater Cavaly

Common2 obs.

Bairdiella chrysoura

Silver perch

Common2 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Common2 obs.

Chaetodipterus faber

Jackass

Common2 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Occasional2 obs.

Selaginella arenicola

Occasional2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional2 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo brachyurus

Short-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Rare2 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Rare2 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collier County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Collier County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Avalon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Monument Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alligator Bay

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Sea Oat Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Little Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Halloway Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 Collier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collier County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Collier County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Avalon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Monument Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alligator Bay

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Sea Oat Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Little Marco Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Halloway Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Collier County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis allisoni

Allison's anole

Very Common7 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common3 obs.

Ariopsis felis

Sea catfish

Very Common3 obs.

Centropomus undecimalis

Common Snook

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Common2 obs.

Caranx crysos

Deepwater Cavaly

Common2 obs.

Bairdiella chrysoura

Silver perch

Common2 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Common2 obs.

Chaetodipterus faber

Jackass

Common2 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Occasional2 obs.

Selaginella arenicola

Occasional2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional2 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo brachyurus

Short-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Archosargus probatocephalus

Southern Sheeps Head

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Rare2 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Rare2 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare2 obs.

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