Southwest Ranches
Ecosystem Overview
The Southwest Ranches ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in broward county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Lauderdale nearby has 72% more documented species, Southwest Ranches offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 23 broward county County natural areas, placing it in the 30th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Homoeolabus analis
Oak Leaf Rolling Weevil
Pseudomyrmex ejectus
Halictus poeyi
Coryphaeschna adnexa
Blue-faced Darner
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Limnothlypis swainsonii
Swainson's Warbler
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Bothriochloa bladhii
Caucasian bluestem
Ipomoea indica
Oceanblue morning-glory
Kalanchoe pinnata
Cathedral bells
Pluchea odorata
sweet-scent
Asclepias curassavica
Bloodflower
Euploca procumbens
Fourspike heliotrope
Melanoides tuberculata
Red-rim melania
Leptotes cassius
Tropical Striped Blue
Basiliscus vittatus
Brown Basilisk
Agama picticauda
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Regional Wildlife Network
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