Miami Shores

Ecosystem Overview

The Miami Shores ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Miami nearby has 45% more documented species, Miami Shores offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 39 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common6 obs.

Battus polydamas

Polydamas Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus poeyi

Very Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common2 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Hamelia patens

redhead

Common2 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common2 obs.

Passiflora pallida

Common2 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Common2 obs.

Eumaeus atala

Atala

Common2 obs.

Orphulella punctata

Slant-faced Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Aedes aegypti

Yellow Fever Mosquito

Occasional1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Rare1 obs.

Lymire edwardsii

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus pruinosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-45% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+77% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-45% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-45% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+8% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-13% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+323% 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

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-45% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+77% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-45% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-45% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+8% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-13% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+323% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 39 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common6 obs.

Battus polydamas

Polydamas Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus poeyi

Very Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common2 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Hamelia patens

redhead

Common2 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common2 obs.

Passiflora pallida

Common2 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Common2 obs.

Eumaeus atala

Atala

Common2 obs.

Orphulella punctata

Slant-faced Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Aedes aegypti

Yellow Fever Mosquito

Occasional1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Rare1 obs.

Lymire edwardsii

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus pruinosus

Rare1 obs.

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