Clay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay 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 Green Cove Springs, Clay County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Clay 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. Green Cove Springs

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polites otho

Very Common13 obs.

Sarinda hentzi

Very Common11 obs.

Celithemis amanda

Amanda's Pennant

Very Common10 obs.

Rhomphaea projiciens

cobweb spiders

Very Common9 obs.

Azilia affinis

longjawed orb weavers

Very Common8 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common6 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common6 obs.

Erynnis zarucco

Zarucco Duskywing

Common6 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Common5 obs.

Wagneriana tauricornis

orb weavers

Occasional5 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional5 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional5 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Occasional4 obs.

Acacesia hamata

orb weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Chrysso albomaculata

Occasional4 obs.

Uloborus campestratus

hackled orb weavers

Rare4 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare4 obs.

Olixon banksii

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clay County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Green Cove Springs

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Orange Park

Importance: 0.34

10 species

+900% vs. current

Penney Farms

Importance: 0.25

13 species

+669% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clay County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Green Cove Springs

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Orange Park

Importance: 0.34

10 species

+900% vs. current

Penney Farms

Importance: 0.25

13 species

+669% 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. Green Cove Springs

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polites otho

Very Common13 obs.

Sarinda hentzi

Very Common11 obs.

Celithemis amanda

Amanda's Pennant

Very Common10 obs.

Rhomphaea projiciens

cobweb spiders

Very Common9 obs.

Azilia affinis

longjawed orb weavers

Very Common8 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common6 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common6 obs.

Erynnis zarucco

Zarucco Duskywing

Common6 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Common5 obs.

Wagneriana tauricornis

orb weavers

Occasional5 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional5 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional5 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Occasional4 obs.

Acacesia hamata

orb weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Chrysso albomaculata

Occasional4 obs.

Uloborus campestratus

hackled orb weavers

Rare4 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare4 obs.

Olixon banksii

Rare4 obs.

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