Ocean Ridge
Ecosystem Overview
The Ocean Ridge ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 48% more documented species, Ocean Ridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Melanitta americana
black scoter
Physalia physalis
Portuguese man-of-war
Glycymeris spectralis
Somateria spectabilis
king eider
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Calidris alba
sanderling
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Lindapecten muscosus
Rough Scallop
Petaloconchus varians
Diodora cayenensis
Cayenne keyhole limpet
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Caribachlamys sentis
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Palm Beach County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ocean Ridgewithin Palm Beach County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.