Sweetwater

Ecosystem Overview

The Sweetwater ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami nearby has 40% more documented species, Sweetwater offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 39 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-40% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Very Common10 obs.

Marisa cornuarietis

giant ramshorn snail

Very Common9 obs.

Eumaeus atala

Atala

Very Common8 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common7 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea indica

Oceanblue morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Occasional2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional2 obs.

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare2 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-40% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+94% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+18% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-5% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+362% 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

-14%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-40% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+94% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+18% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-5% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+362% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 39 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Very Common10 obs.

Marisa cornuarietis

giant ramshorn snail

Very Common9 obs.

Eumaeus atala

Atala

Very Common8 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common7 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea indica

Oceanblue morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Occasional2 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Occasional2 obs.

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare2 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Rare2 obs.

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