Cutler Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Cutler Bay ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami nearby has 14% more documented species, Cutler Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common11 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common8 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Very Common6 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Very Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Common2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Common2 obs.

Asclepias curassavica

Bloodflower

Common2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common2 obs.

Momordica charantia

Balsampear

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Occasional1 obs.

Syngamia florella

Orange-spotted Flower Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus floralis

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-14% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+177% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+69% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-14% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+37% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+562% 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

+23%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-14% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+177% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-14% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+69% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-14% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+37% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+562% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common11 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common8 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Very Common6 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Very Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common2 obs.

Eurema daira

Fairy Yellow

Common2 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Common2 obs.

Asclepias curassavica

Bloodflower

Common2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common2 obs.

Momordica charantia

Balsampear

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Occasional2 obs.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Occasional1 obs.

Syngamia florella

Orange-spotted Flower Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus floralis

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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