Pensacola
Ecosystem Overview
The Pensacola ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in escambia county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Escambia County nearby has 12% more documented species, Pensacola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 escambia 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 88 total documented species.
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Phlox pilosa
prairie phlox
Clinopodium coccineum
Ceratiola ericoides
sandhill-rosemary
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Solanum sisymbriifolium
Sticky nightshade
Geobalanus oblongifolius
Pinus clausa
Alabama pine
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Crotalaria lanceolata
Lanceleaf rattlebox
Cladonia evansii
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Sabal palmetto
cabbage palm
Vaccinium arboreum
winter-huckleberry
Smilax pumila
sarsaparilla-vine
Chrysoma pauciflosculosa
Bidens alba
Ilex opaca
white holly
Quercus geminata
Sand Live Oak
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Escambia County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pensacola. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pensacolawithin Escambia County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.