Pasco County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pasco County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Pasco 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 Zephyrhills, Pasco County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Pasco County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Zephyrhills

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common32 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common29 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common24 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Very Common21 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common21 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common17 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common17 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common16 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common16 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common15 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common15 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional15 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Occasional14 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Occasional14 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional13 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Occasional13 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Occasional13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare12 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Rare12 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pasco County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Zephyrhills

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+809% vs. current

New Port Richey

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dade City

Importance: 0.34

18 species

+456% vs. current

Port Richey

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Pasco County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pasco County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Zephyrhills

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+809% vs. current

New Port Richey

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dade City

Importance: 0.34

18 species

+456% vs. current

Port Richey

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Zephyrhills

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common32 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common29 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common24 obs.

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Very Common21 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common21 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common17 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common17 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common16 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common16 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common15 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common15 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional15 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Occasional14 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Occasional14 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Occasional13 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Occasional13 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Occasional13 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare12 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Rare12 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare12 obs.

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