High Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The High Springs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #113 for species diversity among 634 Florida natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#113

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#113 of 634 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common6 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common6 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Very Common5 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common4 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Dyschoriste oblongifolia

blue twinflower

Common3 obs.

Verbascum virgatum

Wand mullein

Common3 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Common3 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax pumila

sarsaparilla-vine

Occasional3 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Occasional3 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Rare3 obs.

Spilosoma dubia

Dubious Tiger Moth

Rare3 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% 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

#113

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#113 of 634 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common6 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common6 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common6 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Very Common5 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common4 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Dyschoriste oblongifolia

blue twinflower

Common3 obs.

Verbascum virgatum

Wand mullein

Common3 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Common3 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax pumila

sarsaparilla-vine

Occasional3 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Occasional3 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Rare3 obs.

Spilosoma dubia

Dubious Tiger Moth

Rare3 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Rare3 obs.

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