Fort Myers
Ecosystem Overview
The Fort Myers ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #4 for species diversity among 12 lee county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anolis distichus
Bark anole
Coluber constrictor
Eastern Racer
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Osteopilus septentrionalis
Giant Tree-Frog
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Indotyphlops braminus
Brahminy blindsnake
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Marpesia petreus
Ruddy Daggerwing
Heliconius charithonia
Zebra Heliconian
Ophisaurus ventralis
Eastern Glass Lizard
Bidens alba
Rhinella marina
Cane Toad
Hemidactylus mabouia
Tropical house gecko
Basiliscus vittatus
Brown Basilisk
Clathrus crispatus
Cymaenes tripunctus
Three-Spotted Skipper
Diadophis punctatus
Ringneck Snake
Scalopus aquaticus
Eastern Mole
Gastrophryne carolinensis
Eastern Narrowmouth Toad
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Fort Myers. 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 Fort Myerswithin Lee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.