Jupiter Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Jupiter Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in martin 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 5 martin 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 100 total documented species.
Canavalia rosea
Beach Bean
Calidris alba
sanderling
Psychotria nervosa
Wild Coffee
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
bull-nettle
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Avicennia germinans
Black mangrove
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Physalia physalis
Portuguese man-of-war
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Callyspongia aculeata
Physalis walteri
Siphonaria naufragum
Pithecellobium keyense
Suriana maritima
Baycedar
Cyperus pedunculatus
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Mercenaria campechiensis
Südliche Quahog-Muschel
Divalinga quadrisulcata
Cross-hatched Lucine
Plagusia depressa
Flattened Plagusia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Martin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Jupiter Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Jupiter Islandwithin Martin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.