Everglades City
Ecosystem Overview
The Everglades City ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in collier 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 Naples nearby has 73% more documented species, Everglades City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 collier county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Thespesia populnea
Portia Tree
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Aratus pisonii
Mangrove Crab
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Polistes bahamensis
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Leucauge argyra
longjawed orb weavers
Armases cinereum
squareback marsh crab
Tursiops truncatus
bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Cocos nucifera
Coconut palm
Spermacoce verticillata
shrubby false buttonweed
Indigofera spicata
creeping indigo
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Collier County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Everglades City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Everglades Citywithin Collier County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.