Lakeland

Ecosystem Overview

The Lakeland ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Florida nearby has 41% more documented species, Lakeland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #183 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#183

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#183 of 634 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common3 obs.

Rhinella horribilis

Mesoamerican Cane Toad

Common3 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common3 obs.

Rhinella marina

Cane Toad

Common2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Occasional2 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-41% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-41% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-41% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

-33% 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 Florida.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-41% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-41% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-41% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-41% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

-33% 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

#183

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#183 of 634 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common3 obs.

Rhinella horribilis

Mesoamerican Cane Toad

Common3 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common3 obs.

Rhinella marina

Cane Toad

Common2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Occasional2 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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