Tavares

Ecosystem Overview

The Tavares ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake 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 Lake County nearby has 88% more documented species, Tavares offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Columbina passerina

common ground-dove

Very Common1 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia peruviana

Peruvian primrose-willow

Common1 obs.

Opuntia austrina

Common1 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common1 obs.

Erigeron quercifolius

Common1 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Lake Harris

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Lake Griffin

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Clermont

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+300% vs. current

Eustis

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+50% vs. current

Howey-in-the-hills

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+140% vs. current

Groveland

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+200% vs. current

Umatilla

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1100% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Lake Harris

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Lake Griffin

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Clermont

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+300% vs. current

Eustis

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+50% vs. current

Howey-in-the-hills

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+140% vs. current

Groveland

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+200% vs. current

Umatilla

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1100% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Columbina passerina

common ground-dove

Very Common1 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia peruviana

Peruvian primrose-willow

Common1 obs.

Opuntia austrina

Common1 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common1 obs.

Erigeron quercifolius

Common1 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional1 obs.

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