Weston
Ecosystem Overview
The Weston ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #8 for species diversity among 23 broward county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Euphyes pilatka
Palatka Skipper
Oligoria maculata
Twin-Spot Skipper
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Coryphaeschna ingens
Regal Darner
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aphylla williamsoni
Two-striped Forceptail
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Butorides virescens
green heron
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Miathyria marcella
Hyacinth Glider
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Melothria pendula
creeping-cucumber
Rhynchospora colorata
Star sedge
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
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Regional Wildlife Network
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