Key West
Ecosystem Overview
The Key West ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #1 for species diversity among 25 monroe county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Patagioenas leucocephala
White-crowned Pigeon
Leptotes cassius
Tropical Striped Blue
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Brachymesia furcata
Red-taled Pennant
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Ephyriades brunnea
Florida Duskywing
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Polygonus leo
Hammock Skipper
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Ascia monuste
Great Southern White
Coccoloba uvifera
Seagrape
Phoebis agarithe
Large Orange Sulphur
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Tyrannus dominicensis
Gray Kingbird
Anolis distichus
Bark anole
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monroe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Key West. 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 Key Westwithin Monroe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.