Hernando County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hernando County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Hernando 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 Brooksville, Hernando County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Hernando County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooksville

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common17 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Very Common17 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Very Common17 obs.

Euphorbia thymifolia

Gulf Sandmat

Very Common14 obs.

Helianthus radula

pineland sunflower

Very Common14 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common13 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common12 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common12 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common11 obs.

Crotalaria rotundifolia

Prostrate Rattlebox

Common10 obs.

Berlandiera subacaulis

Common10 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional10 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional10 obs.

Garberia heterophylla

Occasional9 obs.

Arnoglossum floridanum

Occasional9 obs.

Balduina angustifolia

Occasional9 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

whitetop aster

Occasional8 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Rare8 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Rare8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hernando County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooksville

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Pine Island

Importance: 0.33

13 species

+669% vs. current

Weeki Wachee

Importance: 0.26

15 species

+567% 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 Hernando County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hernando County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooksville

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Pine Island

Importance: 0.33

13 species

+669% vs. current

Weeki Wachee

Importance: 0.26

15 species

+567% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooksville

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common17 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Very Common17 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Very Common17 obs.

Euphorbia thymifolia

Gulf Sandmat

Very Common14 obs.

Helianthus radula

pineland sunflower

Very Common14 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common13 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common12 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Common12 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common11 obs.

Crotalaria rotundifolia

Prostrate Rattlebox

Common10 obs.

Berlandiera subacaulis

Common10 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional10 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional10 obs.

Garberia heterophylla

Occasional9 obs.

Arnoglossum floridanum

Occasional9 obs.

Balduina angustifolia

Occasional9 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

whitetop aster

Occasional8 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Rare8 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Rare8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare8 obs.

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