Lantana
Ecosystem Overview
The Lantana ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 81% more documented species, Lantana offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 37th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Mimus gundlachii
Bahama mockingbird
Miathyria marcella
Hyacinth Glider
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Proctacanthus fulviventris
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Oporornis agilis
Connecticut Warbler
Forestiera segregata
Cladonia evansii
Anartia jatrophae
White Peacock
Hamadryas februa
Gray Cracker
Argiope argentata
orb weavers
Leiocephalus carinatus
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Ophisaurus ventralis
Eastern Glass Lizard
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Erynnis horatius
Horace'S Duskywing
Anolis equestris
Knight Anole
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lantanawithin Palm Beach County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.