Locations in Manatee County, Florida
Species in Manatee County
Common Species in Manatee County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Caracara plancus
Crested Caracara
Crocothemis servilia
Scarlet Skimmer
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Argopecten gibbus
Calico scallop
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Plicatula gibbosa
Atlantic Kitten's Paw
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Manatee County
Explore 17 documented locations in Manatee County, Florida. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (3 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (12 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Manatee County's natural heritage.