Rockledge
Ecosystem Overview
The Rockledge ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in brevard county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brevard County nearby has 1% more documented species, Rockledge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 brevard county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.
Aphelocoma coerulescens
Florida Scrub-Jay
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Palafoxia feayi
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Rhus copallina
Black Sumac
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Sagittaria lancifolia
lance-leaf arrowhead
Hypericum tetrapetalum
Lyonia lucida
fetterbush
Vigna luteola
Hairypod cowpea
Serenoa repens
saw-palmetto
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Galactia elliottii
Chrysopsis scabrella
Richardia grandiflora
Hypericum tenuifolium
Asimina reticulata
flag pawpaw
Portulaca amilis
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rockledgewithin Brevard County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.