Marco Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Marco Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in collier 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 10 collier county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Strombus pugilis
West Indian Fighting Conch
Tursiops truncatus
bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Argopecten gibbus
Calico scallop
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Chione elevata
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Cinctura hunteria
Sinistrofulgur sinistrum
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Coccoloba uvifera
Seagrape
Plicatula gibbosa
Atlantic Kitten's Paw
Anomia simplex
Common Jingle Shell
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Macrocallista nimbosa
Mercenaria campechiensis
Südliche Quahog-Muschel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Collier County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Marco Island. 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 Marco Islandwithin Collier County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.