Apopka

Ecosystem Overview

The Apopka ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Orlando nearby has 63% more documented species, Apopka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 57 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 57 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Bidens alba

Very Common3 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Very Common1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Polygyra cereolus

Common1 obs.

Bradybaena similaris

Common1 obs.

Sistrurus miliarius

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Common1 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Common1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus chapmanii

Chapman Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional1 obs.

Indigofera caroliniana

wild indigo

Rare1 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Rare1 obs.

Stipulicida setacea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-63% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-63% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-63% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+236% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+429% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+517% vs. current

Lake Hart

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+640% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-63% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-63% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-63% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+236% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+429% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+517% vs. current

Lake Hart

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+640% 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 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 57 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Bidens alba

Very Common3 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Very Common1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Polygyra cereolus

Common1 obs.

Bradybaena similaris

Common1 obs.

Sistrurus miliarius

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Common1 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Common1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus chapmanii

Chapman Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional1 obs.

Indigofera caroliniana

wild indigo

Rare1 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Rare1 obs.

Stipulicida setacea

Rare1 obs.

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