Altamonte Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Altamonte Springs ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Seminole 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 Seminole County nearby has 37% more documented species, Altamonte Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 23 Seminole County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Orgyia detrita

Very Common4 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Spartocera fusca

Common2 obs.

Helochares maculicollis

Occasional1 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Occasional1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Occasional1 obs.

Condylostylus crinitus

Occasional1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-37% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+91% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+110% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+350% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+425% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+688% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1475% 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 Seminole County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-37% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+91% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+110% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+350% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+425% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+688% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1475% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Orgyia detrita

Very Common4 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Spartocera fusca

Common2 obs.

Helochares maculicollis

Occasional1 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped Conehead

Occasional1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Occasional1 obs.

Condylostylus crinitus

Occasional1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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