Opa-locka

Ecosystem Overview

The Opa-locka ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami nearby has 88% more documented species, Opa-locka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 39 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common1 obs.

Limnothlypis swainsonii

Swainson's Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia spathacea

Boatlily

Common1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common1 obs.

Sida ulmifolia

southern sida

Common1 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common1 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-61% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

-76% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-81% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

-8% 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

-83%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-61% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

-76% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-81% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

-8% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 39 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common1 obs.

Limnothlypis swainsonii

Swainson's Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia spathacea

Boatlily

Common1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common1 obs.

Sida ulmifolia

southern sida

Common1 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common1 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional1 obs.

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