Panama City Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Panama City Beach ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 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. Compared to nearby Panama City, Panama City Beach hosts 19% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 bay county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Balduina angustifolia
Helianthus debilis
Cucumberleaf Sunflower
Pluchea odorata
sweet-scent
Berlandiera pumila
Morella cerifera
Wax myrtle
Gelsemium sempervirens
gelsemium
Hypericum tetrapetalum
Cladonia evansii
Sabal palmetto
cabbage palm
Anax junius
Green Darner
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Lyonia lucida
fetterbush
Cliftonia monophylla
buckwheat-tree
Bidens alba
Emilia fosbergii
Florida Tasselflower
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bay County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Panama City Beach. 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 City Beachwithin Bay County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.