Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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. Compared to nearby Kit Hole, Jackson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kit Hole

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polistes annularis

Very Common8 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common7 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Very Common6 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Very Common6 obs.

Lestes vidua

Carolina Spreadwing

Very Common5 obs.

Limnophila sessiliflora

Asian marshweed

Common4 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common4 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Common4 obs.

Nehalennia integricollis

Southern Sprite

Common4 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium underwoodii

Underwood's Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional4 obs.

Xyris fimbriata

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Utricularia inflata

Large Swollen Bladderwort

Occasional3 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Rare3 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Rare3 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Marianna

Importance: 0.34

55 species

+82% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Marianna

Importance: 0.34

55 species

+82% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kit Hole

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polistes annularis

Very Common8 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common7 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Very Common6 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Very Common6 obs.

Lestes vidua

Carolina Spreadwing

Very Common5 obs.

Limnophila sessiliflora

Asian marshweed

Common4 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common4 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Common4 obs.

Nehalennia integricollis

Southern Sprite

Common4 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium underwoodii

Underwood's Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional4 obs.

Xyris fimbriata

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Utricularia inflata

Large Swollen Bladderwort

Occasional3 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

yellow-flower leaf-cup

Rare3 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Rare3 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare3 obs.

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