Bradenton
Ecosystem Overview
The Bradenton ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in manatee county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Manatee County nearby has 24% more documented species, Bradenton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 manatee 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 76 total documented species.
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Sylvilagus palustris
marsh rabbit
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Tursiops truncatus
bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Mniotilta varia
Black-and-white Warbler
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Gossypium hirsutum
Upland cotton
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Manatee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bradenton. 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 Bradentonwithin Manatee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.