Layton
Ecosystem Overview
The Layton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #5 for species diversity among 25 monroe county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Condylactis gigantea
pink-tipped anemone
Lutjanus griseus
Grey Snapper
Haemulon sciurus
Bluestriped Grunt
Spheciospongia vesparium
Loggerhead Sponge
Anisotremus virginicus
porkfish
Haemulon flavolineatum
French Grunt
Sparisoma viride
Stoplight parrotfish
Elysia crispata
lettuce slug
Urobatis jamaicensis
Round stingray
Sphyraena barracuda
Striped seapike
Gymnothorax funebris
Black moray
Stegastes leucostictus
Beaugregory
Pomatostegus stellatus
star tubeworm
Lactophrys trigonus
Buffalo Trunkfish
Cassiopea andromeda
Upside-down jellyfish
Siderastrea radians
lesser starlet coral
Bartholomea annulata
corkscrew anemone
Ircinia campana
Vase Sponge
Periclimenes yucatanicus
Spotted Cleaning Shrimp
Panulirus argus
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monroe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Layton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Laytonwithin Monroe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.