Sarasota
Ecosystem Overview
The Sarasota ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in sarasota 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 #1 for species diversity among 7 sarasota county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Richardia grandiflora
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Calidris alba
sanderling
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Coccoloba uvifera
Seagrape
Bidens alba
Catharanthus roseus
Madagascar periwinkle
Rhizophora mangle
Red Mangrove
Spermacoce verticillata
shrubby false buttonweed
Dalbergia ecastaphyllum
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ficus aurea
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sarasota County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sarasota. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sarasotawithin Sarasota County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.