Punta Gorda

Ecosystem Overview

The Punta Gorda ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlotte County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Charlotte County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlotte County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common13 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Common4 obs.

Chione elevata

Common3 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common3 obs.

Thespesia populnea

Portia Tree

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Occasional3 obs.

Eleutherodactylus planirostris

Greenhouse Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Rare2 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Charlotte County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlotte County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Ollies Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kiwanis Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 Charlotte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Charlotte County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlotte County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Ollies Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kiwanis Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlotte County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common13 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Hemidactylus mabouia

Tropical house gecko

Common4 obs.

Chione elevata

Common3 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common3 obs.

Thespesia populnea

Portia Tree

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Occasional3 obs.

Eleutherodactylus planirostris

Greenhouse Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional3 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Rare2 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Rare2 obs.

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