St. Pete Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Pete Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #134 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#134

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#134 of 634 locations

79th 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.

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Very Common8 obs.

Anadara transversa

transverse ark

Very Common8 obs.

Chaetopleura apiculata

bee chiton

Very Common7 obs.

Cinctura hunteria

Very Common7 obs.

Phyllonotus pomum

apple murex

Very Common7 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Common7 obs.

Chione elevata

Common6 obs.

Trachycardium egmontianum

Florida Pricklycockle

Common5 obs.

Triplofusus giganteus

Common5 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Common5 obs.

Arcinella cornuta

Florida spiny jewel box clam

Common5 obs.

Macrocallista nimbosa

Occasional4 obs.

Anodontia alba

buttercup lucine

Occasional4 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Occasional4 obs.

Anomia simplex

Common Jingle Shell

Occasional4 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Occasional4 obs.

Neoterebra dislocata

Occasional4 obs.

Cerithium atratum

Florida cerith

Rare3 obs.

Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw

Rare3 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

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

#134

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#134 of 634 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Very Common8 obs.

Anadara transversa

transverse ark

Very Common8 obs.

Chaetopleura apiculata

bee chiton

Very Common7 obs.

Cinctura hunteria

Very Common7 obs.

Phyllonotus pomum

apple murex

Very Common7 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Common7 obs.

Chione elevata

Common6 obs.

Trachycardium egmontianum

Florida Pricklycockle

Common5 obs.

Triplofusus giganteus

Common5 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Common5 obs.

Arcinella cornuta

Florida spiny jewel box clam

Common5 obs.

Macrocallista nimbosa

Occasional4 obs.

Anodontia alba

buttercup lucine

Occasional4 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Occasional4 obs.

Anomia simplex

Common Jingle Shell

Occasional4 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Occasional4 obs.

Neoterebra dislocata

Occasional4 obs.

Cerithium atratum

Florida cerith

Rare3 obs.

Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw

Rare3 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

Rare3 obs.

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