Lafayette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lafayette County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mallory Swamp nearby has 3% more documented species, Lafayette County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 64 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 64 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Mallory Swamp

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common13.45 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common11.38 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common10.1 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Very Common6.17 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common5.92 obs.

Elassoma evergladei

Everglades Pygmy Sunfish

Common5 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common4.76 obs.

Leptolucania ommata

Pygmy Killifish

Common3 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Common2.79 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common2.11 obs.

Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy Indigo

Occasional2.05 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional2.03 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Sixspotted Fishing Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare1.97 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare1.91 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Rare1.82 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+185%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Mallory Swamp

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+83% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Troy Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

+64% vs. current

Grady Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+413% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+670% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+670% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+863% 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 Lafayette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+185%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Mallory Swamp

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+83% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Troy Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

+64% vs. current

Grady Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+413% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+670% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+670% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+863% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common13.45 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common11.38 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common10.1 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Very Common6.17 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common5.92 obs.

Elassoma evergladei

Everglades Pygmy Sunfish

Common5 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common4.76 obs.

Leptolucania ommata

Pygmy Killifish

Common3 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Common2.79 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common2.11 obs.

Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy Indigo

Occasional2.05 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional2.03 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Sixspotted Fishing Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare1.97 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare1.91 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Rare1.82 obs.

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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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 64 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Mallory Swamp

-3% species diversity