Key Biscayne

Ecosystem Overview

The Key Biscayne ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #1 for species diversity among 39 Miami-Dade County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 39 locations

97th 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.

Ctenosaura similis

Black Spiny-tailed Iguana

Very Common81 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common30 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common17 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common15 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common12 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common12 obs.

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar periwinkle

Common11 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common10 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common10 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common9 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco plum

Common8 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Occasional8 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional8 obs.

Anolis cristatellus

Crested anole

Occasional8 obs.

Pavo cristatus

Indian Peafowl

Occasional8 obs.

Forestiera segregata

Occasional7 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare6 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Rare6 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare6 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

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 39 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Miami

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ctenosaura similis

Black Spiny-tailed Iguana

Very Common81 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common30 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Very Common17 obs.

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common15 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common12 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common12 obs.

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar periwinkle

Common11 obs.

Erythrodiplax umbrata

Band-winged Dragonlet

Common10 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common10 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common9 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco plum

Common8 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Occasional8 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional8 obs.

Anolis cristatellus

Crested anole

Occasional8 obs.

Pavo cristatus

Indian Peafowl

Occasional8 obs.

Forestiera segregata

Occasional7 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare6 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Rare6 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare6 obs.

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