Cocoa Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Cocoa Beach ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in brevard county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 33% more documented species, Cocoa Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 brevard county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.
Coccoloba uvifera
Seagrape
Carissa macrocarpa
Natal plum
Bidens alba
Erythrina herbacea
Coral Bean
Richardia grandiflora
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Helianthus debilis
Cucumberleaf Sunflower
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Psychotria nervosa
Wild Coffee
Serenoa repens
saw-palmetto
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Guilandina bonduc
Dioscorea bulbifera
Air yam
Jikradia olitoria
Coppery Leafhopper
Heliconius charithonia
Zebra Heliconian
Empyreuma pugione
Ctenodactylomyia watsoni
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brevard County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cocoa Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cocoa Beachwithin Brevard County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.