Lake Butler

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Butler ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Union County nearby has 85% more documented species, Lake Butler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 41 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 41 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Enallagma sulcatum

Golden Bluet

Very Common4.94 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy Indigo

Common1 obs.

Nehalennia integricollis

Southern Sprite

Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Common1 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-Striped Forceptail

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Common0.96 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Worthington Springs

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Raiford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Worthington Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Chastain-seay City Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-85% vs. current

Dana

Importance: 0.50

76 species

-84% vs. current

Providence

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Butler

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+9% 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 Union County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Enallagma sulcatum

Golden Bluet

Very Common4.94 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy Indigo

Common1 obs.

Nehalennia integricollis

Southern Sprite

Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Common1 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-Striped Forceptail

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Common0.96 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Worthington Springs

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-85% vs. current

Raiford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Worthington Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Chastain-seay City Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-85% vs. current

Dana

Importance: 0.50

76 species

-84% vs. current

Providence

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Butler

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+9% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 41 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-85% species diversity