Gulf Breeze
Ecosystem Overview
The Gulf Breeze ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in santa rosa county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 santa rosa county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Erynnis horatius
Horace'S Duskywing
Cladonia evansii
Burnsius albezens
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Conradina canescens
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Aspidoscelis sexlineatus
Six-lined Racerunner
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Spiranthes praecox
Asclepias michauxii
Centrosema virginianum
butterfly-pea
Quercus laevis
Turkey Oak
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Erythrodiplax minuscula
Little Blue Dragonlet
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Rosa County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gulf Breeze. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gulf Breezewithin Santa Rosa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.