Blue Hole

Ecosystem Overview

The Blue Hole ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 64% more documented species, Blue Hole offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 25 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 25 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Very Common9 obs.

Megalops atlanticus

Tarpon

Very Common6 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.

Strongylura notata

Redfin Needlefish

Common3 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common2 obs.

Tramea insularis

Antillean Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Common2 obs.

Idiataphe cubensis

Metallic Pennant

Common2 obs.

Polygonus leo

Hammock Skipper

Common2 obs.

Ephyriades brunnea

Florida Duskywing

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Composia fidelissima

Occasional1 obs.

Gerres cinereus

Yellow Fin Mojarra

Occasional1 obs.

Astronotus ocellatus

Oscar

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Rare1 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-64% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-64% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-64% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-64% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+33% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+620% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-64% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+140% 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

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-64% vs. current

Marathon

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-64% vs. current

Islamorada

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-64% vs. current

Key West

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-64% vs. current

Eco Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+33% vs. current

Coot Bay

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+620% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-64% vs. current

Key Colony Beach

Importance: 0.34

15 species

+140% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 25 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Very Common9 obs.

Megalops atlanticus

Tarpon

Very Common6 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.

Strongylura notata

Redfin Needlefish

Common3 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common2 obs.

Tramea insularis

Antillean Saddlebags

Common2 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Common2 obs.

Idiataphe cubensis

Metallic Pennant

Common2 obs.

Polygonus leo

Hammock Skipper

Common2 obs.

Ephyriades brunnea

Florida Duskywing

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Composia fidelissima

Occasional1 obs.

Gerres cinereus

Yellow Fin Mojarra

Occasional1 obs.

Astronotus ocellatus

Oscar

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Rare1 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Rare1 obs.

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