Stock Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Stock Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 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 #7 for species diversity among 25 monroe county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Brachymesia furcata
Red-taled Pennant
Ephyriades brunnea
Florida Duskywing
Leptotes cassius
Tropical Striped Blue
Phocides batabano
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Polygonus leo
Hammock Skipper
Anolis distichus
Bark anole
Phoebis agarithe
Large Orange Sulphur
Eumaeus atala
Atala
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Seiurus aurocapilla
Ovenbird
Limnothlypis swainsonii
Swainson's Warbler
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Buteo brachyurus
Short-tailed Hawk
Cassiopea andromeda
Upside-down jellyfish
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Macrodiplax balteata
Marl Pennant
Tramea insularis
Antillean Saddlebags
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monroe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Stock Island. 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 Stock Islandwithin Monroe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.