Jensen Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Jensen Beach ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Florida nearby has 30% more documented species, Jensen Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #173 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#173

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#173 of 634 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Very Common2 obs.

Lechea cernua

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Agama picticauda

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Sphoeroides testudineus

Puffer

Common1 obs.

Proxys punctulatus

Common1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-30% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-30% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-30% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-30% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-30% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-30% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-30% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

-20% 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

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-30% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-30% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-30% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-30% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-30% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-30% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-30% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

-20% 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

#173

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#173 of 634 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common2 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Very Common2 obs.

Lechea cernua

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Agama picticauda

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Sphoeroides testudineus

Puffer

Common1 obs.

Proxys punctulatus

Common1 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

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