Pinellas Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Pinellas Park ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County nearby has 48% more documented species, Pinellas Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Orgyia detrita

Very Common7 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common7 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Very Common6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Common4 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Common3 obs.

Protalebrella brasiliensis

Leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common2 obs.

Phoebis philea

Yellow Apricot

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common2 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Harmostes serratus

Occasional2 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional2 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Occasional2 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-7% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+73% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+108% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1200% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% 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 Pinellas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-7% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+73% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+108% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1200% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 27 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Orgyia detrita

Very Common7 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common7 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Very Common6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Myllocerus undecimpustulatus

Common4 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Common3 obs.

Protalebrella brasiliensis

Leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common2 obs.

Phoebis philea

Yellow Apricot

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common2 obs.

Distimake dissectus

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Harmostes serratus

Occasional2 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional2 obs.

Camponotus floridanus

Occasional2 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare2 obs.

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