Alternative Text Description for Beach Jacquemontia (Endangered) Distribution

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MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the geographic distribution of Beach Jacquemontia, an endangered plant species, across the state of Florida. The map shows the species' habitat boundaries as defined by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, with a single continuous area represented by a pink crosshatch pattern covering the eastern portion of the state. The map illustrates where this endangered species' habitat is officially recognized and protected.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers the entire state of Florida, from the northern border near the Georgia state line to the southern tip at the Florida Keys. The mapped habitat area extends along Florida's eastern coast, encompassing major population centers including Port St. Lucie, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Hialeah, Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Springs, Kendall, and Homestead. The habitat zone runs from the northern reaches near Okeechobee southward along the Atlantic coastline to the southernmost mainland areas. The western portion of Florida, including the Gulf of America coast, and the Florida Keys appear outside the designated habitat boundary.

KEY INSIGHTS

The Beach Jacquemontia habitat forms a concentrated corridor along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, creating a continuous zone that extends approximately from Palm Beach County through Miami-Dade County. This distribution pattern demonstrates the species' clear association with the coastal region, forming an elongated north-south band that follows the Atlantic shoreline. The habitat zone is notably absent from Florida's western coast, the panhandle region, and the island chain of the Florida Keys, indicating the species' specific ecological requirements are met primarily in the southeastern coastal environment. The continuity of the habitat area suggests an interconnected ecosystem along this coastal corridor.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Beach Jacquemontia Habitat

This layer represents the officially designated habitat boundaries for the endangered Beach Jacquemontia species in Florida.

Beach Jacquemontia (Endangered) Habitat Area

Appearance:

Pink crosshatch pattern filling a large polygonal area

Distribution:

The habitat extends along the southeastern Atlantic coast of Florida, forming a continuous zone that begins in the northern portion near Okeechobee and Port St. Lucie, continues southward through the Palm Beach and Broward County areas, and terminates in southern Miami-Dade County near Homestead

Notable locations:

The habitat encompasses all major southeastern Florida coastal cities including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. The zone extends inland from the immediate coastline to varying distances, creating a band that captures both coastal and near-coastal areas

Spatial patterns:

The habitat forms a linear north-south corridor following the Atlantic coastline. The boundary is relatively continuous with some irregular edges that reflect natural geographic features. The western edge of the habitat zone runs roughly parallel to the coast but with variations that suggest topographic or ecological boundaries. Small gaps or indentations appear within the larger habitat area, particularly in the Lake Okeechobee region

Overlapping Patterns

No overlapping patterns are present in this single-layer thematic map.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents a single thematic layer showing the official habitat boundaries for an endangered species as recognized by federal wildlife management authorities. The map provides critical information for conservation planning, land management decisions, and regulatory compliance in areas where Beach Jacquemontia habitat protection must be considered. The habitat designation reflects the species' ecological requirements and historical distribution patterns. Areas outside the pink boundary do not contain recognized Beach Jacquemontia habitat according to this dataset.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

United States Fish and Wildlife Service species boundary data for the State of Florida. The dataset contains polygonal boundaries for species as understood and recognized by the federal agency for conservation and regulatory purposes.

Definition Query:

The map displays only records where the common name equals "BEACH JACQUEMONTIA," filtering the broader species dataset to show this single endangered species. The underlying dataset identifier is CR_USFWS_POLY_JUN26COMNAME.

Scale Information:

The map is displayed at a statewide scale showing the entire state of Florida, appropriate for understanding the overall distribution pattern of the species across the state. This scale level is suitable for regional planning and broad conservation assessment but may not show fine-scale habitat details or local variations.

Coordinate System:

NAD 1983 HARN Florida GDL Albers (WKID 3087)

Limitations:

The habitat boundaries represent officially recognized areas as defined by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and may not capture all locations where individual plants occur or all potentially suitable habitat. The polygonal boundaries are generalized representations of habitat areas and should not be interpreted as indicating uniform species presence throughout the entire shaded zone. Ground-level surveys and site-specific assessments may be necessary for detailed conservation or land management decisions.

Map Coverage:

The map extent includes the entire state of Florida from the northern border to the Florida Keys, and from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf of America coast. Neighboring states and water bodies appear in gray for geographic context. The primary focus is the species habitat area in southeastern Florida, though the full state is shown to provide complete geographic orientation.

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