Largo

Ecosystem Overview

The Largo ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pinellas County nearby has 44% more documented species, Largo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 27 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Psinidia fenestralis

Longhorn Band-Wing Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Occasional1 obs.

Harmostes serratus

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-44% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+87% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+115% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+124% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1767% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1767% 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

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-44% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+87% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+115% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+124% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1767% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1767% 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 27 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew's-cross

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Psinidia fenestralis

Longhorn Band-Wing Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Occasional1 obs.

Harmostes serratus

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

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