Lake City

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake City ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 78% more documented species, Lake City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Kinosternon baurii

Striped Mud Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Basket Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Acronicta oblinita

Smeared Dagger

Very Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Occasional1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Hentzia palmarum

Common Hentz Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Rare1 obs.

Pinus glabra

spruce pine

Rare1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-78% vs. current

Fort White

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2100% 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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-78% vs. current

Fort White

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2100% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common2 obs.

Kinosternon baurii

Striped Mud Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Basket Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Acronicta oblinita

Smeared Dagger

Very Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Occasional1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Hentzia palmarum

Common Hentz Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Rare1 obs.

Pinus glabra

spruce pine

Rare1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare1 obs.

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