Sunrise
Ecosystem Overview
The Sunrise ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #2 for species diversity among 23 broward county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cymaenes tripunctus
Three-Spotted Skipper
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Anartia jatrophae
White Peacock
Pluchea baccharis
Eulophia maculata
Cissus verticillata
Princess vine
Telmatoblechnum serrulatum
Danaus eresimus
Soldier
Annona glabra
cow-apple
Psychotria nervosa
Wild Coffee
Momordica charantia
Balsampear
Tradescantia spathacea
Boatlily
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Light-blue snakeweed
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Sagittaria lancifolia
lance-leaf arrowhead
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Wasmannia auropunctata
Little Fire Ant
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Regional Wildlife Network
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