Kendall

Ecosystem Overview

The Kendall ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami-Dade 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 #11 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 39 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common58 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common38 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common27 obs.

Agama picticauda

Very Common26 obs.

Anolis cristatellus

Crested anole

Very Common23 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common21 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common20 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common19 obs.

Bidens alba

Common16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common15 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional14 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional13 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Occasional13 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional11 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional10 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare9 obs.

Flaveria linearis

narrow-leaf yellowtops

Rare8 obs.

Lonchura punctulata

Scaly-breasted Munia

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+223% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+96% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+59% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+669% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Hialeah

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+223% vs. current

Miami Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami-dade County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami Gardens

Importance: 0.47

51 species

+96% vs. current

Coral Gables

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Homestead

Importance: 0.45

63 species

+59% vs. current

Doral

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+669% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 39 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common58 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common38 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common27 obs.

Agama picticauda

Very Common26 obs.

Anolis cristatellus

Crested anole

Very Common23 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common21 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common20 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Common19 obs.

Bidens alba

Common16 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common15 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional14 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional13 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Occasional13 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional11 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional10 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare9 obs.

Flaveria linearis

narrow-leaf yellowtops

Rare8 obs.

Lonchura punctulata

Scaly-breasted Munia

Rare8 obs.

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