Melbourne
Ecosystem Overview
The Melbourne ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in brevard county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 28% more documented species, Melbourne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 20 brevard county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Richardia grandiflora
Eumaeus atala
Atala
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Anartia jatrophae
White Peacock
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Ruellia blechum
Scaevola taccada
beach naupaka
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Hemisphaerota cyanea
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Exochomus childreni
Anadenobolus monilicornis
Trigoniulus corallinus
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brevard County
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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Melbournewithin Brevard County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.