Weston

Ecosystem Overview

The Weston ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #8 for species diversity among 23 Broward County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#8 of 23 locations

65th 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.

Euphyes pilatka

Palatka Skipper

Very Common25 obs.

Oligoria maculata

Twin-Spot Skipper

Very Common8 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Coryphaeschna ingens

Regal Darner

Very Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common5 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Miathyria marcella

Hyacinth Glider

Occasional4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Occasional3 obs.

Rhynchospora colorata

Star sedge

Occasional3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare3 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

Pompano Beach

Importance: 0.45

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

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 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

Pompano Beach

Importance: 0.45

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

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

#8 of 23 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Lauderdale

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Euphyes pilatka

Palatka Skipper

Very Common25 obs.

Oligoria maculata

Twin-Spot Skipper

Very Common8 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Coryphaeschna ingens

Regal Darner

Very Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common5 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common5 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Miathyria marcella

Hyacinth Glider

Occasional4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Occasional3 obs.

Rhynchospora colorata

Star sedge

Occasional3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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