Gulf County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gulf County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Gulf 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 Port St. Joe, Gulf County hosts 245% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Gulf 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. Port St. Joe

+245% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Conradina canescens

Very Common12 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common7 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common7 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Common7 obs.

Crocanthemum arenicola

coastal sand frostweed

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Chione elevata

Common6 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Occasional6 obs.

Pinus clausa

Alabama pine

Occasional6 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional5 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Occasional5 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Rare4 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Rare4 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gulf County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Port St. Joe

Importance: 0.30

29 species

+245% 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 Gulf County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gulf County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Port St. Joe

Importance: 0.30

29 species

+245% 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. Port St. Joe

+245% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Conradina canescens

Very Common12 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common10 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Very Common9 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common7 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common7 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Common7 obs.

Crocanthemum arenicola

coastal sand frostweed

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Chione elevata

Common6 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Occasional6 obs.

Pinus clausa

Alabama pine

Occasional6 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional5 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Occasional5 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Rare4 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Rare4 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare4 obs.

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