Eco Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Eco Pond ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 73% more documented species, Eco Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 25 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 25 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-73% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common7 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Palpada albifrons

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum donianum

Occasional1 obs.

Sesuvium portulacastrum

shoreline sea-purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Ascia monuste

Great Southern White

Rare1 obs.

Ligia exotica

Rare1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-73% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

-25% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-73% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+80% 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

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-73% vs. current

Blue Hole

Importance: 0.35

36 species

-25% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-73% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+80% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 25 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common7 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common2 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Palpada albifrons

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum donianum

Occasional1 obs.

Sesuvium portulacastrum

shoreline sea-purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Ascia monuste

Great Southern White

Rare1 obs.

Ligia exotica

Rare1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

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