Okaloosa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Okaloosa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Okaloosa 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 Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County hosts 108% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Okaloosa 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Walton Beach

+108% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common17 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common15 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common13 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common11 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Very Common11 obs.

Bidens alba

Common10 obs.

Pinus clausa

Alabama pine

Common9 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Common9 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common9 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common8 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common8 obs.

Hylogomphus geminatus

Twin-striped Clubtail

Occasional8 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Occasional8 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Occasional7 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional7 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Occasional7 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Occasional7 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Rare7 obs.

Conradina canescens

Rare7 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okaloosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Walton Beach

Importance: 0.38

48 species

+108% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Crestview

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Niceville

Importance: 0.33

15 species

+567% vs. current

Valparaiso

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mary Esther

Importance: 0.26

43 species

+133% vs. current

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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 Okaloosa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okaloosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Walton Beach

Importance: 0.38

48 species

+108% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Crestview

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Niceville

Importance: 0.33

15 species

+567% vs. current

Valparaiso

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mary Esther

Importance: 0.26

43 species

+133% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Walton Beach

+108% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common17 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common15 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common13 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common11 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Very Common11 obs.

Bidens alba

Common10 obs.

Pinus clausa

Alabama pine

Common9 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Common9 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common9 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common8 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common8 obs.

Hylogomphus geminatus

Twin-striped Clubtail

Occasional8 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Occasional8 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Occasional7 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional7 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Occasional7 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Occasional7 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Rare7 obs.

Conradina canescens

Rare7 obs.

Tursiops truncatus

bottle-nosed dophin, common bottle-nosed dolphin

Rare7 obs.

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