Venice
Ecosystem Overview
The Venice ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #3 for species diversity among 7 sarasota county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Asclepias feayi
Scaevola plumieri
Inkberry
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Richardia grandiflora
Bejaria racemosa
tarflower
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Coccoloba uvifera
Seagrape
Tursiops truncatus
bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Commelina erecta
erect dayflower
Cyperus retrorsus
pinebarren flat sedge
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Hypoxis juncea
Seirarctia echo
Neoconocephalus triops
Broad-tipped Conehead
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sarasota County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Venice. 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 Venicewithin Sarasota County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.