South Daytona
Ecosystem Overview
The South Daytona ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in volusia county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Daytona Beach nearby has 39% more documented species, South Daytona offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 16 volusia county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Laguncularia racemosa
white buttonwood
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Richardia grandiflora
Hemidactylus mabouia
Tropical house gecko
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Hypercompe scribonia
Giant Leopard Moth
Lepisosteus platyrhincus
Florida Gar
Osteopilus septentrionalis
Giant Tree-Frog
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Tillandsia recurvata
Small ballmoss
Bolboschoenus robustus
seacoast bulrush
Avicennia germinans
Black mangrove
Macroptilium lathyroides
Wild Bushbean
Indigofera spicata
creeping indigo
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Volusia County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near South Daytona. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Daytonawithin Volusia County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.