Wakulla County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wakulla County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Wakulla 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 Cherokee Sink, Wakulla County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Wakulla County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee Sink

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common77 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common36 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common36 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common35 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common31 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common28 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common27 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common24 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common23 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common23 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common23 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Occasional21 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional21 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional20 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional19 obs.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Occasional17 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional17 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare16 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare16 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Headquarters Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Sand Cove

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. Marks

Importance: 0.32

24 species

+317% vs. current

Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Picnic Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 Wakulla County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Headquarters Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Otter Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Sand Cove

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. Marks

Importance: 0.32

24 species

+317% vs. current

Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Picnic Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee Sink

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common77 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common36 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common36 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common35 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common31 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common28 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common27 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common24 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common23 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common23 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common23 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Occasional21 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional21 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional20 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional19 obs.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Occasional17 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional17 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare16 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare16 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare15 obs.

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