Lake Worth
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Worth ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 41% more documented species, Lake Worth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Coccoloba uvifera
Seagrape
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Glycymeris spectralis
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Rhinella marina
Cane Toad
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Marpesia petreus
Ruddy Daggerwing
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Evania appendigaster
Ensign Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Palm Beach County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Worth. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (6 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Worthwithin Palm Beach County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.