Saint Cloud

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Cloud ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Osceola County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kissimmee, Saint Cloud hosts 118% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 Osceola County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kissimmee

+118% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Philanthus ventilabris

bee-killer wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common2 obs.

Agapostemon splendens

Brown-Winged Striped Sweat Bee

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus poeyi

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora pallida

Rare2 obs.

Pimpla marginella

Rare1 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+177%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Kissimmee

Importance: 0.45

28 species

+118% vs. current

Osceola County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+239% vs. current

Lake Rianhard

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+771% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+917% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+917% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1120% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1120% 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

+177%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Kissimmee

Importance: 0.45

28 species

+118% vs. current

Osceola County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-39% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+239% vs. current

Lake Rianhard

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+771% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+917% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+917% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1120% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1120% 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kissimmee

+118% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Philanthus ventilabris

bee-killer wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Heliconius charithonia

Zebra Heliconian

Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common2 obs.

Agapostemon splendens

Brown-Winged Striped Sweat Bee

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus poeyi

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora pallida

Rare2 obs.

Pimpla marginella

Rare1 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Rare1 obs.

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