Malabar
Ecosystem Overview
The Malabar ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in brevard county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 44% more documented species, Malabar offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 20 brevard county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.
Calopogon barbatus
Hypericum tetrapetalum
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Houstonia procumbens
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Coryphaeschna ingens
Regal Darner
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Habenaria repens
water orchid
Leucauge argyra
longjawed orb weavers
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Paspalum urvillei
Vasey's grass
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Melinis repens
Rose natal grass
Aphelocoma coerulescens
Florida Scrub-Jay
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Nolina atopocarpa
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Malabarwithin Brevard County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.