Melbourne Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Melbourne Beach ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in brevard county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 51% more documented species, Melbourne Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 20 brevard county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Setophaga palmarum
Palm Warbler
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Mniotilta varia
Black-and-white Warbler
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Melbourne Beachwithin Brevard County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.