Cooper City
Ecosystem Overview
The Cooper City ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in broward county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Lauderdale nearby has 67% more documented species, Cooper City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 23 broward county County natural areas, placing it in the 35th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Myiopsitta monachus
Monk parakeet
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Erynnis horatius
Horace'S Duskywing
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Automeris io
Io Moth
Ameiva ameiva
Giant ameiva
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Anas fulvigula
Mottled Duck
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Ganoderma applanatum
Artist's Bracket
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
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