Cocoa
Ecosystem Overview
The Cocoa ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in brevard county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 69% more documented species, Cocoa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 20 brevard county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Apalone ferox
Florida Softshell Turtle
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Pleopeltis michauxiana
Syntomeida epilais
Polka-Dot Wasp Moth
Proxys punctulatus
Sigmodon hispidus
Hispid Cotton Rat
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Ximenia americana
yellow-plum
Sphagneticola trilobata
Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye
Garberia heterophylla
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brevard County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cocoa. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cocoawithin Brevard County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.