Animals

Click any of the images below to learn about the many animals that call Fort Matanzas National Monument home

 
 
Cannonball Jellyfish in shallow water
Jellyfish

Cannonball Jellyfish in shallow water

8 pink birds walking in shallow water
Birds

Roseate Spoonbills walking through the shallow marsh

Tree Frog on trail railing
Amphibians

A Cuban Tree frog rest on a trail railing

Fiddler Crab in a hole
Fiddler Crabs

Fiddler crabs are one of many species of crustaceans found here.

Burrfish Fish on beach
Fish

This Striped Burrfish Fish and many species can be found in the waters surrounding Fort Matanzas

Black and Yellow Spider
Insects, Spiders, Centipedes, etc

Learn about the many creepy crawlers

Two dolphins swimming together
Mammals

Dolphins are frequently seen hunting and swimming the Matanzas River

A black racer looks up at it's surroundings
Reptiles

The non-venomous Black Racer is frequently spotted along the Nature Trail

A sea snail in the shallows
Mollusks

The sharp and slimy creatures

Last updated: January 26, 2025

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