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Locations in Monroe County, Florida

Species in Monroe County

Common Species in Monroe County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common200 obs.

Leiocephalus carinatus

Leiocephalus carinatus

Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Very Common143 obs.

Iguana iguana

Iguana iguana

Green iguana

Very Common142 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common128 obs.

Elysia crispata

Elysia crispata

lettuce slug

Common122 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common109 obs.

Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common104 obs.

Lutjanus griseus

Lutjanus griseus

Grey Snapper

Common86 obs.

Conocarpus erectus

Conocarpus erectus

Button mangrove

Occasional80 obs.

Rhizophora mangle

Rhizophora mangle

Red Mangrove

Occasional78 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional76 obs.

Leptotes cassius

Leptotes cassius

Tropical Striped Blue

Occasional76 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Occasional73 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare71 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Rare67 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Monroe County

Explore 147 documented locations in Monroe County, Florida. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (8 locations)

Monroe County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

Marathon

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

Islamorada

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

Key West

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

Layton

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

Craig Key

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

Key West

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

Stock Island

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (4 locations)

Indian Key

A productive wildlife area hosting 69 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

Pigeon Key

A productive wildlife area hosting 46 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

Blue Hole

A productive wildlife area hosting 36 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

Eco Pond

A productive wildlife area hosting 27 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (13 locations)

Boca Chica Key

A specialized habitat with 19 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

Key Colony Beach

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

Little Duck Key

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

Summerland Key

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Coot Bay

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Boca Grande Key

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Ramrod Key

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Loggerhead Key

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Ohio Key

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Hospital Key

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Geiger Key

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

Wisteria Island

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

📍 Additional Locations (122 locations)

Bear Lake

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Crocodile Lake

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Dove Sound

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East Fox Lake

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Lake Ingraham

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Lake Simmons

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Lake Surprise

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Little Fox Lake

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Middle Fox Lake

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Mud Lake

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Stock Island

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Sunset Key

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Anonimo Key

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Bay Keys

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Big Harper Key

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Big Mangrove Key

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Big Munson Island

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Big Spanish Key

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Bill Finds Key

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Bird Key

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Budd Keys

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Buoy Key

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Bush Key

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Cayo Agua

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Channel Key

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Clive Key

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Club Key

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Content Keys

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Cook Island

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Coon Key

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Crab Key

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Crane Key

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Crawl Key

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Deer Key

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Derelict Key

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Dreguez Key

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Eagle Key

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East Harbor Keys

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East Key

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Fish Hawk Key

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Galdin Key

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Gopher Key

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Grassy Key

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Gull Keys

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Halfmoon Key

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Happy Jack Key

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Happy Jack Mangrove

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Harper Key

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Hopkins Island

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Howell Key

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Hurricane Key

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Jim Foot Key

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Johnston Key

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Johnston Key Mangroves

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Key

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Key Lois

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Key Who

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Little Crane Key

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Little Knockemdown Key

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Little Money Key

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Little Palm Island

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Little Pine Key Mangrove

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Little Sandy Keys

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Little Swash Keys

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Lower Harbor Keys

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Mallory Key

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Marjoe Key

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Marvin Key

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Melody Key

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Middle Key

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Middle Keys

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Missouri Key

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Monday Key

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Money Key

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Mooney Harbor Key

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Mud Keys

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Munson Island

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O'Hara Key

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Old Dan Mangrove

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Out Key

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Palm Island

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Palm Key

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Park Key

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Pelican Key

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Pigeon Key

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Porpoise Key

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Pretty Joe Rock

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Pumpkin Key

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Pye Key

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Rankin Key

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Rattlesnake Lumps

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Riding Key

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Roscoe Key

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Round Key

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Saddlehill Key

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Sawyer Key

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Sid Key

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Snipe Keys

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Squirrel Key

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Tarpon Belly Keys

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Topsy Key

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Toptree Hammock Key

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Upper Harbor Key

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Vaca Key Rock

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Venture Key

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Veterans Key

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Waltz Key

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Water Key

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Water Key

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Wells Key

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West Harbor Key

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Whiting Key

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Woman Key

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Archer Key

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Barracouta Keys

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Big Mullet Key

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Cottrell Key

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Crawfish Key

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Joe Ingram Key

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Little Mullet Key

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Man Key

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Mule Key

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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 Monroe County's natural heritage.