New Smyrna Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The New Smyrna Beach ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in volusia county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Daytona Beach nearby has 7% more documented species, New Smyrna Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 16 volusia county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Osteopilus septentrionalis
Giant Tree-Frog
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Rhizophora mangle
Red Mangrove
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Bidens alba
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Sciaenops ocellatus
Red Drum
Micropterus salmoides
large-mouth bass
Archosargus probatocephalus
Southern Sheeps Head
Commelina erecta
erect dayflower
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Seirarctia echo
Lea floridensis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Volusia County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near New Smyrna Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement New Smyrna Beachwithin Volusia County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.