Pompano Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Pompano Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Broward 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 #9 for species diversity among 23 Broward County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 23 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Lauderdale

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eurypepla calochroma

Very Common27 obs.

Syntomeida epilais

Polka-Dot Wasp Moth

Very Common27 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common12 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common11 obs.

Oncopeltus aulicus

Lygaeid bug

Very Common10 obs.

Palafoxia feayi

Common7 obs.

Selaginella arenicola

Common6 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common5 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Occasional5 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional5 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Occasional4 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare4 obs.

Megaphorus minutus

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Broward County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Hollywood

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Broward County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Sunrise

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Pembroke Pines

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Davie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Coral Springs

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Plantation

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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 Broward County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Broward County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Hollywood

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Broward County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Sunrise

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Pembroke Pines

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Davie

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Coral Springs

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Plantation

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 23 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Lauderdale

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eurypepla calochroma

Very Common27 obs.

Syntomeida epilais

Polka-Dot Wasp Moth

Very Common27 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common12 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common11 obs.

Oncopeltus aulicus

Lygaeid bug

Very Common10 obs.

Palafoxia feayi

Common7 obs.

Selaginella arenicola

Common6 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common5 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Occasional5 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional5 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Occasional4 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare4 obs.

Megaphorus minutus

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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