Jacksonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Jacksonville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Duval County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Duval County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Duval County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common233 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common202 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common123 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common99 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common89 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common89 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common86 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common84 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common84 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common81 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common77 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional75 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional74 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional73 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional71 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional64 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional63 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare61 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare59 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Duval County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Craig Creek

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Spainish Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area South Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pottsburg Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Ray

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Oneida

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Exchange Island

in Jacksonville

Importance: 0.33

23 species

+335% 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 Duval County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Duval County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Craig Creek

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Spainish Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area South Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pottsburg Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Ray

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Oneida

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Exchange Island

in Jacksonville

Importance: 0.33

23 species

+335% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Duval County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common233 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common202 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common123 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common99 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common89 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common89 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common86 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common84 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common84 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common81 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common77 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional75 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional74 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional73 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional71 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional64 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional63 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare61 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare59 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare58 obs.

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