Inverness

Ecosystem Overview

The Inverness ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Citrus County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Citrus County nearby has 60% more documented species, Inverness offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Citrus County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Citrus County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose glorybower

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Very Common2 obs.

Belonocnema treatae

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Common1 obs.

Habropoda laboriosa

Southeastern Blueberry Bee

Common1 obs.

Gonatista grisea

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Citrus County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Citrus County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-60% vs. current

Crystal River

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-60% vs. current

Homosassa Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1233% 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 Citrus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Citrus County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Citrus County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-60% vs. current

Crystal River

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-60% vs. current

Homosassa Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Citrus County

-60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose glorybower

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Very Common2 obs.

Belonocnema treatae

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Common1 obs.

Habropoda laboriosa

Southeastern Blueberry Bee

Common1 obs.

Gonatista grisea

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1 obs.

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