Orlando

Ecosystem Overview

The Orlando ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 57 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 57 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common28 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common24 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common21 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common17 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common9 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common9 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common8 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Occasional8 obs.

Xiphophorus variatus

Variable Platyfish

Occasional8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Occasional7 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare6 obs.

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Convict Cichlid

Rare6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

+170% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Lawne

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

+170% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Lawne

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 57 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common28 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common24 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common21 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common17 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common9 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common9 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common8 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Occasional8 obs.

Xiphophorus variatus

Variable Platyfish

Occasional8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional7 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Occasional7 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare6 obs.

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Convict Cichlid

Rare6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare6 obs.

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