Gadsden County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gadsden County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Gadsden 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 Tallavana, Gadsden County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Gadsden 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. Lake Tallavana

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common40 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common32 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common18 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common18 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Very Common18 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common18 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common18 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common17 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Common16 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common14 obs.

Trillium underwoodii

Underwood's Trillium

Occasional14 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Occasional13 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Occasional13 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional13 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional13 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional13 obs.

Bidens alba

Rare12 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Rare12 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Rare11 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 Gadsden County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Tallavana

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chattahoochee

Importance: 0.31

78 species

+28% vs. current

Havana

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.23

39 species

+156% 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 Gadsden County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Gadsden County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Tallavana

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chattahoochee

Importance: 0.31

78 species

+28% vs. current

Havana

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.23

39 species

+156% 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. Lake Tallavana

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common40 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common32 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common18 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common18 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Very Common18 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common18 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common18 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common17 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Common16 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common14 obs.

Trillium underwoodii

Underwood's Trillium

Occasional14 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Occasional13 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Occasional13 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional13 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional13 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional13 obs.

Bidens alba

Rare12 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Rare12 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Rare11 obs.

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