Grady Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Grady Conservation Area ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lafayette County nearby has 81% more documented species, Grady Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 64 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 64 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.71 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Very Common0.32 obs.

Tecoma stans

Yellow Trumpetbush

Very Common0.12 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Very Common0.11 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Very Common0.11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.1 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Common0.09 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.04 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.03 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Common0.01 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common0.01 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

Shiny Blueberry

Occasional0.01 obs.

Cornus foemina

Stiff Dogwood

Occasional0 obs.

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Pseudacris nigrita

Southern Chorus Frog

Occasional0 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-81% vs. current

Mallory Swamp

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-64% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+150% vs. current

Troy Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

-68% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+50% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+50% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+88% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lafayette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-81% vs. current

Mallory Swamp

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-64% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+150% vs. current

Troy Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

-68% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+50% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+50% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+88% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.71 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Very Common0.32 obs.

Tecoma stans

Yellow Trumpetbush

Very Common0.12 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Very Common0.11 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Very Common0.11 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.1 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Common0.09 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.04 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.03 obs.

Quercus incana

Bluejack Oak

Common0.01 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common0.01 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

Shiny Blueberry

Occasional0.01 obs.

Cornus foemina

Stiff Dogwood

Occasional0 obs.

No image

Pseudacris nigrita

Southern Chorus Frog

Occasional0 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 64 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

-81% species diversity