Palm Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Palm Beach ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 76% more documented species, Palm Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 27 Palm Beach County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 27 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Trigoniulus corallinus

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Common1 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Common1 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common1 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Thespesia populnea

Portia Tree

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional1 obs.

Glaucus atlanticus

sea swallow

Rare1 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Rare1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-76% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-76% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-76% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-76% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

-67% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

-59% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+2300% 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 Palm Beach County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palm Beach County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

West Palm Beach

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-76% vs. current

Palm Beach County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-76% vs. current

Jupiter

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-76% vs. current

Delray Beach

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-76% vs. current

Boynton Beach

Importance: 0.41

73 species

-67% vs. current

Lake Worth

Importance: 0.41

59 species

-59% vs. current

Palm Beach Gardens

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

Greenacres

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+2300% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 27 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. West Palm Beach

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Trigoniulus corallinus

Millipede

Very Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Common1 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Common1 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common1 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Thespesia populnea

Portia Tree

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional1 obs.

Glaucus atlanticus

sea swallow

Rare1 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Rare1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Rare1 obs.

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