Desoto County

Ecosystem Overview

The Desoto County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in DeSoto 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 Lake Suzy, Desoto County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 DeSoto 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. Lake Suzy

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common9 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Carya aquatica

Water Hickory

Very Common4 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Very Common4 obs.

Vitis shuttleworthii

Caloosa grape

Very Common3 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Common2 obs.

Viburnum obovatum

Walter's viburnum

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Gaylussacia dumosa

dwarf huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Gleditsia aquatica

swamp-locust

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus laurifolia

Swamp Laurel Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Occasional2 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional2 obs.

Styrax americanus

mock orange

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus virens

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium aromaticum

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula axilena

Bar-winged Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Arcadia

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% 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 DeSoto County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Arcadia

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% 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. Lake Suzy

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common9 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Carya aquatica

Water Hickory

Very Common4 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Very Common4 obs.

Vitis shuttleworthii

Caloosa grape

Very Common3 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Common2 obs.

Viburnum obovatum

Walter's viburnum

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Gaylussacia dumosa

dwarf huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Gleditsia aquatica

swamp-locust

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus laurifolia

Swamp Laurel Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Occasional2 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional2 obs.

Styrax americanus

mock orange

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus virens

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium aromaticum

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula axilena

Bar-winged Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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