Temple Terrace

Ecosystem Overview

The Temple Terrace ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County nearby has 62% more documented species, Temple Terrace offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsborough County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common2 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common2 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco yam

Common2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common2 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Common1 obs.

Lucania goodei

Bluefin killifish

Common1 obs.

Cichlasoma dimerus

Common1 obs.

Lepomis punctatus

Stumpknocker

Occasional1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrolepis cordifolia

Narrow swordfern

Occasional1 obs.

Octoblepharum albidum

Rare1 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Rare1 obs.

Dioscorea bulbifera

Air yam

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-62% vs. current

Lake Flynn

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+375% vs. current

Ulele Spring

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+533% vs. current

Water

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Greater Northdale

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+36% vs. current

Greater Carrollwood

Importance: 0.28

16 species

+138% vs. current

Hillsborough River

in Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.10

19 species

+100% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-62% vs. current

Lake Flynn

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+375% vs. current

Ulele Spring

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+533% vs. current

Water

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Greater Northdale

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+36% vs. current

Greater Carrollwood

Importance: 0.28

16 species

+138% vs. current

Hillsborough River

in Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.10

19 species

+100% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsborough County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common2 obs.

Sphagneticola trilobata

Bay biscayne creeping-oxeye

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common2 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco yam

Common2 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common2 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Common1 obs.

Lucania goodei

Bluefin killifish

Common1 obs.

Cichlasoma dimerus

Common1 obs.

Lepomis punctatus

Stumpknocker

Occasional1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrolepis cordifolia

Narrow swordfern

Occasional1 obs.

Octoblepharum albidum

Rare1 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Rare1 obs.

Dioscorea bulbifera

Air yam

Rare1 obs.

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