Santa Rosa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Santa Rosa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Santa Rosa 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 Milton, Santa Rosa County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Santa Rosa County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Milton

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common107 obs.

Scaphiopus holbrookii

Eastern Spadefoot

Very Common36 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common29 obs.

Phanogomphus westfalli

Westfall’s Clubtail

Very Common25 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common24 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common22 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Common18 obs.

Phanogomphus hodgesi

Hodges' Clubtail

Common18 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common16 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Common16 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common15 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional15 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional15 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional14 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional13 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Occasional13 obs.

Hylogomphus geminatus

Twin-striped Clubtail

Occasional13 obs.

Celithemis amanda

Amanda's Pennant

Rare11 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare11 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Santa Rosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Milton

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Krul Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Gulf Breeze

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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 Santa Rosa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Santa Rosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Milton

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Krul Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Gulf Breeze

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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. Milton

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common107 obs.

Scaphiopus holbrookii

Eastern Spadefoot

Very Common36 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common29 obs.

Phanogomphus westfalli

Westfall’s Clubtail

Very Common25 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common24 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common22 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Common18 obs.

Phanogomphus hodgesi

Hodges' Clubtail

Common18 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common16 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Common16 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common15 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional15 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional15 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional14 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional13 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Occasional13 obs.

Hylogomphus geminatus

Twin-striped Clubtail

Occasional13 obs.

Celithemis amanda

Amanda's Pennant

Rare11 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare11 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Rare11 obs.

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