Delray Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Delray Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach 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 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Alopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian Goose
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Richardia grandiflora
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Butorides virescens
green heron
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Tridax procumbens
Coatbuttons
Vigna luteola
Hairypod cowpea
Canavalia rosea
Beach Bean
Dypsis lutescens
yellow butterfly palm
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Erythrodiplax umbrata
Band-winged Dragonlet
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Regional Wildlife Network
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