Key West

Ecosystem Overview

The Key West ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 #1 for species diversity among 25 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 25 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

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 Common51 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common28 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common24 obs.

Patagioenas leucocephala

White-crowned Pigeon

Very Common22 obs.

Leptotes cassius

Tropical Striped Blue

Very Common21 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common18 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common17 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common15 obs.

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Common15 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common15 obs.

Ephyriades brunnea

Florida Duskywing

Common14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional14 obs.

Polygonus leo

Hammock Skipper

Occasional13 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional12 obs.

Ascia monuste

Great Southern White

Occasional11 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Occasional10 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Occasional10 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Rare9 obs.

Tyrannus dominicensis

Gray Kingbird

Rare9 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+567% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

+178% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+567% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 25 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common51 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common28 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common24 obs.

Patagioenas leucocephala

White-crowned Pigeon

Very Common22 obs.

Leptotes cassius

Tropical Striped Blue

Very Common21 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common18 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common17 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common15 obs.

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Common15 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common15 obs.

Ephyriades brunnea

Florida Duskywing

Common14 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional14 obs.

Polygonus leo

Hammock Skipper

Occasional13 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional12 obs.

Ascia monuste

Great Southern White

Occasional11 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Occasional10 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Occasional10 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Rare9 obs.

Tyrannus dominicensis

Gray Kingbird

Rare9 obs.

Anolis distichus

Bark anole

Rare9 obs.

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