Brevard County

Ecosystem Overview

The Brevard County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Brevard 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. Compared to nearby Melbourne, Brevard County hosts 39% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 Brevard County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Melbourne

+39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common77 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common75 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common75 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common73 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common71 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common67 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common62 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common62 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common53 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common52 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Common48 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional47 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional45 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional44 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional44 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional44 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional44 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare41 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare41 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare39 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brevard County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Melbourne

Importance: 0.45

72 species

+39% vs. current

Palm Bay

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cocoa Beach

Importance: 0.38

67 species

+49% vs. current

Cocoa

Importance: 0.37

31 species

+223% vs. current

Cape Canaveral

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Tidal Cove

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 Brevard County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brevard County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Melbourne

Importance: 0.45

72 species

+39% vs. current

Palm Bay

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cocoa Beach

Importance: 0.38

67 species

+49% vs. current

Cocoa

Importance: 0.37

31 species

+223% vs. current

Cape Canaveral

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Tidal Cove

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Melbourne

+39% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common77 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common75 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common75 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common73 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common71 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common67 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common62 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common62 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common53 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common52 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Common48 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional47 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional45 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional44 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional44 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional44 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional44 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare41 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare41 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare39 obs.

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