Ocala

Ecosystem Overview

The Ocala ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion 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 #1 for species diversity among 5 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common4 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common4 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common4 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marion County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Weir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Tuscawilla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sholom Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Marion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marion County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Weir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Tuscawilla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sholom Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Common4 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common4 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common4 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Rare2 obs.

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