Zolfo Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Zolfo Springs ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hardee County nearby has 85% more documented species, Zolfo Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 41 Hardee County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 41 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardee County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Very Common1 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.96 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.22 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.06 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.05 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Common0.05 obs.

Leonotis nepetifolia

Christmas Candlestick

Common0.05 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-78% vs. current

Wauchula

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-61% vs. current

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-78% vs. current

Wauchula Hills

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-78% vs. current

Torrey

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-78% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-78% vs. current

Crewsville

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-63% 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 Hardee County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Very Common1 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common0.96 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.22 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.06 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.05 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Common0.05 obs.

Leonotis nepetifolia

Christmas Candlestick

Common0.05 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-78% vs. current

Wauchula

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-61% vs. current

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-78% vs. current

Wauchula Hills

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-78% vs. current

Torrey

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-78% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-78% vs. current

Crewsville

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-63% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 41 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardee County

-85% species diversity