Pompano Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Pompano Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #9 for species diversity among 23 broward county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Eurypepla calochroma
Syntomeida epilais
Polka-Dot Wasp Moth
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Oncopeltus aulicus
Lygaeid bug
Palafoxia feayi
Selaginella arenicola
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Pogonomyrmex badius
Florida harvester ant
Aphis nerii
oleander aphid
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Vaccinium myrsinites
shiny blueberry
Quercus geminata
Sand Live Oak
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Megaphorus minutus
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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