Plantation
Ecosystem Overview
The Plantation ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in broward county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 23 broward county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Erynnis horatius
Horace'S Duskywing
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Pseudemys peninsularis
Peninsula Cooter
Apalone ferox
Florida Softshell Turtle
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Basiliscus vittatus
Brown Basilisk
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Brachymesia gravida
Four-spotted Pennant
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Hamelia patens
redhead
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
Hemisphaerota cyanea
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Regional Wildlife Network
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