Hillsborough County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hillsborough County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough 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 Carlton Lk, Hillsborough County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlton Lk

+0% 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 Common103 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common89 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common85 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common79 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common72 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common57 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common52 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common43 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common41 obs.

Bidens alba

Common40 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common35 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional34 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional34 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional34 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional34 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional34 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional31 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Rare31 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Rare31 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare29 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Flynn

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ulele Spring

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Water

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Greater Northdale

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% vs. current

Greater Carrollwood

Importance: 0.28

16 species

+525% vs. current

Hillsborough River

in Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.10

19 species

+426% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Flynn

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ulele Spring

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Water

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Greater Northdale

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% vs. current

Greater Carrollwood

Importance: 0.28

16 species

+525% vs. current

Hillsborough River

in Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.10

19 species

+426% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlton Lk

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common103 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common89 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common85 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common79 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common72 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common57 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common52 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common43 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common41 obs.

Bidens alba

Common40 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common35 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional34 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional34 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional34 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional34 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional34 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional31 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Rare31 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Rare31 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare29 obs.

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