Islamorada
Ecosystem Overview
The Islamorada ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in monroe 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 25 monroe county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Trichonephila clavipes
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Coccoloba diversifolia
pigeon-plum
Thrinax radiata
Jamaican thatch
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Acanthocereus tetragonus
Triangle Cactus
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Eugenia foetida
white wattling
Eunica tatila
Florida Purplewing
Bursera simaruba
West Indian-birch
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Metopium toxiferum
poisonwood
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Sphex jamaicensis
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
Polygonus leo
Hammock Skipper
Erythrodiplax umbrata
Band-winged Dragonlet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monroe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Islamorada. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Islamoradawithin Monroe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.