Longboat Key

Ecosystem Overview

The Longboat Key ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #15 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 634 locations

98th 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.

Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

Very Common14 obs.

Cinctura hunteria

Very Common14 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Very Common8 obs.

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Very Common7 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Very Common5 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common5 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Triplofusus giganteus

Common4 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common4 obs.

Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw

Occasional4 obs.

Chilomycterus schoepfii

Striped Burrfish

Occasional3 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Occasional3 obs.

Scaevola plumieri

Inkberry

Occasional3 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Occasional3 obs.

Lycium carolinianum

Christmasberry

Occasional3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Rare3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare3 obs.

Pagurus pollicaris

Flatclaw Hermit

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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 634 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

Very Common14 obs.

Cinctura hunteria

Very Common14 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Very Common8 obs.

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Very Common7 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Very Common5 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common5 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Triplofusus giganteus

Common4 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common4 obs.

Plicatula gibbosa

Atlantic Kitten's Paw

Occasional4 obs.

Chilomycterus schoepfii

Striped Burrfish

Occasional3 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Occasional3 obs.

Scaevola plumieri

Inkberry

Occasional3 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Occasional3 obs.

Lycium carolinianum

Christmasberry

Occasional3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Rare3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare3 obs.

Pagurus pollicaris

Flatclaw Hermit

Rare3 obs.

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