Panama City
Ecosystem Overview
The Panama City ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in bay county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bay County nearby has 84% more documented species, Panama City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 bay county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Trirhabda bacharidis
Caryobruchus gleditsiae
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Achyra rantalis
Garden Webworm Moth
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Cyprinodon variegatus
Sheepshead Pupfish
Littoraria irrorata
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Leptuca pugilator
Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bay County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Panama City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Panama Citywithin Bay County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.