Cape Coral
Ecosystem Overview
The Cape Coral ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in lee 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 12 lee county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Setophaga palmarum
Palm Warbler
Myiopsitta monachus
Monk parakeet
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
Anas fulvigula
Mottled Duck
Ophisaurus ventralis
Eastern Glass Lizard
Camponotus planatus
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Hemidactylus mabouia
Tropical house gecko
Brachymesia gravida
Four-spotted Pennant
Exochomus childreni
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cape Coral. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cape Coralwithin Lee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.