Lafayette County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lafayette County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mayo, Lafayette County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Mayo

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Elassoma evergladei

Everglades Pygmy Sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Leptolucania ommata

Pygmy Killifish

Very Common3 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Common1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Occasional1 obs.

Alcaeorrhynchus grandis

Occasional1 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Mayo

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Elassoma evergladei

Everglades Pygmy Sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Leptolucania ommata

Pygmy Killifish

Very Common3 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Common1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Occasional1 obs.

Alcaeorrhynchus grandis

Occasional1 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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