Craig Key

Ecosystem Overview

The Craig Key ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 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 #6 for species diversity among 25 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#6 of 25 locations

76th 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.

Pomacanthus paru

French Angel

Very Common4 obs.

Stegastes leucostictus

Beaugregory

Very Common4 obs.

Clibanarius tricolor

Very Common3 obs.

Elysia subornata

ruffled elysia

Very Common3 obs.

Lachnolaimus maximus

Hogfish

Very Common3 obs.

Elysia crispata

lettuce slug

Common3 obs.

Malacoctenus macropus

Rosy Blenny

Common3 obs.

Lobatus raninus

Hawk-wing Conch

Common3 obs.

Gerres cinereus

Yellow Fin Mojarra

Common2 obs.

Lucania parva

Rainwater Killifish

Common2 obs.

Hermodice carunculata

green bristle worm

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Bittiolum varium

Grass Cerith

Occasional2 obs.

Coryphopterus glaucofraenum

Sand goby

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco plum

Occasional2 obs.

Oligoplites saurus

Jack

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon capistratus

Foureye Butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Rare2 obs.

Ircinia campana

Vase Sponge

Rare2 obs.

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Percnon gibbesi

Sally Lightfooth crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

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

Key West

Importance: 0.35

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

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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

+41%

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

Key West

Importance: 0.35

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

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

#6 of 25 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pomacanthus paru

French Angel

Very Common4 obs.

Stegastes leucostictus

Beaugregory

Very Common4 obs.

Clibanarius tricolor

Very Common3 obs.

Elysia subornata

ruffled elysia

Very Common3 obs.

Lachnolaimus maximus

Hogfish

Very Common3 obs.

Elysia crispata

lettuce slug

Common3 obs.

Malacoctenus macropus

Rosy Blenny

Common3 obs.

Lobatus raninus

Hawk-wing Conch

Common3 obs.

Gerres cinereus

Yellow Fin Mojarra

Common2 obs.

Lucania parva

Rainwater Killifish

Common2 obs.

Hermodice carunculata

green bristle worm

Common2 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional2 obs.

Bittiolum varium

Grass Cerith

Occasional2 obs.

Coryphopterus glaucofraenum

Sand goby

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco plum

Occasional2 obs.

Oligoplites saurus

Jack

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetodon capistratus

Foureye Butterflyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Rare2 obs.

Ircinia campana

Vase Sponge

Rare2 obs.

No image

Percnon gibbesi

Sally Lightfooth crab

Rare2 obs.

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