Manalapan
Ecosystem Overview
The Manalapan ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 89% more documented species, Manalapan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 30th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Physalia physalis
Portuguese man-of-war
Caranx hippos
Carangue
Abudefduf saxatilis
Sergeant-major
Aluterus scriptus
Scrolled Filefish
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Morus bassanus
Northern Gannet
Calidris maritima
Purple Sandpiper
Calidris alba
sanderling
Ambrosia hispida
Coastal Ragweed
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Bonaparte's Gull
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Palm Beach County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Manalapan. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Manalapanwithin Palm Beach County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.