Palm Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Palm Beach ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 76% more documented species, Palm Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Iguana iguana
Green iguana
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Trigoniulus corallinus
Millipede
Plecia nearctica
Neoconocephalus triops
Broad-tipped Conehead
Empyreuma pugione
Disclisioprocta stellata
Somber Carpet
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Graufuchs
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Helianthus debilis
Cucumberleaf Sunflower
Thespesia populnea
Portia Tree
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Glaucus atlanticus
sea swallow
Melongena corona
American crown conch
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Palm Beachwithin Palm Beach County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.