Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Baker County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baker County nearby has 19% more documented species, Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 65 Baker County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 65 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Baker County

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Very Common5 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

Flyweed

Very Common5 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Very Common3 obs.

Seymeria cassioides

Yaupon Black-Senna

Very Common3 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Hypoxis juncea

Common2 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Common2 obs.

Carphephorus paniculatus

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common2 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Lady'S Tresses

Common2 obs.

Rhynchospora colorata

Star Sedge

Common1.13 obs.

Gaylussacia dumosa

Dwarf Huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala micronympha

Little Nymph Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Gratiola hispida

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias cinerea

Rare1 obs.

Lycopodiella alopecuroides

Foxtail Clubmoss

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

Shiny Blueberry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baker County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Baker County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-19% vs. current

Saint Mary's Shoals

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-21% vs. current

Olustee Experimental Forest

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-19% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-16% vs. current

Glen Saint Mary

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+232% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+250% vs. current

Olustee

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+15% vs. current

Labuena

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+320% 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 Baker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baker County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Baker County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-19% vs. current

Saint Mary's Shoals

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-21% vs. current

Olustee Experimental Forest

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-19% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-16% vs. current

Glen Saint Mary

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+232% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+250% vs. current

Olustee

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+15% vs. current

Labuena

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+320% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Very Common5 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

Flyweed

Very Common5 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Very Common3 obs.

Seymeria cassioides

Yaupon Black-Senna

Very Common3 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Hypoxis juncea

Common2 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Common2 obs.

Carphephorus paniculatus

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common2 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Lady'S Tresses

Common2 obs.

Rhynchospora colorata

Star Sedge

Common1.13 obs.

Gaylussacia dumosa

Dwarf Huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala micronympha

Little Nymph Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Gratiola hispida

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias cinerea

Rare1 obs.

Lycopodiella alopecuroides

Foxtail Clubmoss

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

Shiny Blueberry

Rare1 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 65 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Baker County

-19% species diversity