Fernandina Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Fernandina Beach ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in nassau county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 25% more documented species, Fernandina Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 nassau county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Acer rubrum
Maple
Sylvilagus palustris
marsh rabbit
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Schistocerca americana
American Bird Locust
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Distimake dissectus
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Trichonephila clavipes
Tradescantia ohiensis
Blue-Jacket
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Polistes dorsalis
Cybister fimbriolatus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nassau County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fernandina Beachwithin Nassau County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.