Kissimmee

Ecosystem Overview

The Kissimmee ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Osceola County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Osceola County nearby has 72% more documented species, Kissimmee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 Osceola 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Osceola County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Habenaria floribunda

Very Common9 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common6 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Very Common3 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional1 obs.

Desmodium incanum

Tickclover

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare1 obs.

Leonotis nepetifolia

Christmas candlestick

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Osceola County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-72% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+56% vs. current

Lake Rianhard

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+600% 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 Osceola County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Osceola County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-72% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+56% vs. current

Lake Rianhard

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+460% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+600% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Osceola County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Habenaria floribunda

Very Common9 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common6 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Very Common3 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional1 obs.

Desmodium incanum

Tickclover

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare1 obs.

Leonotis nepetifolia

Christmas candlestick

Rare1 obs.

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