Niceville

Ecosystem Overview

The Niceville ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Okaloosa County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Okaloosa County nearby has 85% more documented species, Niceville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Okaloosa County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Okaloosa County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ophiomyia camarae

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Brigantiaea leucoxantha

Common1 obs.

Elops saurus

Northern Ladyfish

Common1 obs.

Pinus elliottii

Slash Pine

Common1 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

golden-club

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris phillyreifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Cliftonia monophylla

buckwheat-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okaloosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Okaloosa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-85% vs. current

Fort Walton Beach

Importance: 0.38

48 species

-69% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+7% vs. current

Crestview

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Valparaiso

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+400% vs. current

Mary Esther

Importance: 0.26

43 species

-65% 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 Okaloosa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okaloosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Okaloosa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-85% vs. current

Fort Walton Beach

Importance: 0.38

48 species

-69% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+7% vs. current

Crestview

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Valparaiso

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+400% vs. current

Mary Esther

Importance: 0.26

43 species

-65% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Okaloosa County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ophiomyia camarae

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Clinopodium coccineum

Common1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Brigantiaea leucoxantha

Common1 obs.

Elops saurus

Northern Ladyfish

Common1 obs.

Pinus elliottii

Slash Pine

Common1 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

golden-club

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris phillyreifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Cliftonia monophylla

buckwheat-tree

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

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