Vero Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Vero Beach ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in indian river county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Indian River County nearby has 75% more documented species, Vero Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 indian river county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Agama picticauda
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Guilandina bonduc
Arilus cristatus
Sylvilagus palustris
marsh rabbit
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Calidris alba
sanderling
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Coccoloba uvifera
Seagrape
Dalbergia ecastaphyllum
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Carrotwood
Bursera simaruba
West Indian-birch
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Hydaticus bimarginatus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Indian River County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Vero Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Vero Beachwithin Indian River County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.