Crystal River

Ecosystem Overview

The Crystal River ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Citrus 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 4 Citrus County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Citrus County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common10 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common7 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common6 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common5 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common3 obs.

Seirarctia echo

Occasional3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

large-mouth bass

Rare3 obs.

Lutjanus griseus

Grey Snapper

Rare3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Citrus County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Citrus County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Inverness

Importance: 0.32

40 species

+150% vs. current

Homosassa Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Citrus County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Citrus County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Inverness

Importance: 0.32

40 species

+150% vs. current

Homosassa Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Citrus County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common10 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common7 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common6 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common5 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common4 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common3 obs.

Seirarctia echo

Occasional3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

large-mouth bass

Rare3 obs.

Lutjanus griseus

Grey Snapper

Rare3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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