Palm Coast

Ecosystem Overview

The Palm Coast ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #114 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 634 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common7 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Very Common6 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common4 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common4 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional3 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Rare3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare3 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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 Florida.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 634 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common7 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Very Common6 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common4 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common4 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional3 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Rare3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare3 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Rare3 obs.

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