Boynton Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Boynton Beach ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 27% more documented species, Boynton Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Asystasia gangetica
Chinese Violet
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Heliconius charithonia
Zebra Heliconian
Erythrodiplax umbrata
Band-winged Dragonlet
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Trachymyrmex septentrionalis
Paratrechina longicornis
Longhorned crazy ant
Hermetia illucens
Scomberomorus regalis
Kingfish mackerel
Leucauge argyra
longjawed orb weavers
Pycnoscelus surinamensis
Surinam cockroach
Grallipeza nebulosa
Hoplocheiloma totliana
Hemisphaerota cyanea
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Palm Beach County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Boynton Beachwithin Palm Beach County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.