Deltona

Ecosystem Overview

The Deltona ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Volusia County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Daytona Beach nearby has 4% more documented species, Deltona offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 16 Volusia County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Very Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common2 obs.

Xyris elliottii

Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

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Stichopogon abdominalis

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora megalocarpa

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Syngonanthus flavidulus

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional1 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Rabbit-Foot Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Dicranum condensatum

Condensed Dicranum Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Eriocaulon decangulare

Occasional1 obs.

Xyris brevifolia

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula axilena

Bar-winged Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-4% vs. current

Volusia County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+550% vs. current

New Smyrna Beach

Importance: 0.37

50 species

+4% vs. current

Ormond Beach

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-22% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 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 Volusia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-4% vs. current

Volusia County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+550% vs. current

New Smyrna Beach

Importance: 0.37

50 species

+4% vs. current

Ormond Beach

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-22% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 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

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Very Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common2 obs.

Xyris elliottii

Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Stichopogon abdominalis

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora megalocarpa

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Syngonanthus flavidulus

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional1 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Rabbit-Foot Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Dicranum condensatum

Condensed Dicranum Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Eriocaulon decangulare

Occasional1 obs.

Xyris brevifolia

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula axilena

Bar-winged Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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