Levy County

Ecosystem Overview

The Levy County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Levy 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 Graveyard Pond, Levy County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Levy County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Graveyard Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common12 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common10 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common8 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common7 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common7 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common7 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Common7 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Common7 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common7 obs.

Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

Occasional7 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional7 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional6 obs.

Asimina pygmaea

dwarf pawpaw

Occasional6 obs.

Lycium carolinianum

Christmasberry

Occasional6 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Rare6 obs.

Tillandsia bartramii

Rare6 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Levy County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Shacklefoot Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedar Key

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+23% vs. current

Chiefland

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Williston

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Otter Creek

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% 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 Levy County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Levy County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Shacklefoot Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedar Key

Importance: 0.35

81 species

+23% vs. current

Chiefland

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Williston

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Otter Creek

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Graveyard Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common12 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common10 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common8 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common7 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common7 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common7 obs.

Melongena corona

American crown conch

Common7 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Common7 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common7 obs.

Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

Occasional7 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional7 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional6 obs.

Asimina pygmaea

dwarf pawpaw

Occasional6 obs.

Lycium carolinianum

Christmasberry

Occasional6 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Rare6 obs.

Tillandsia bartramii

Rare6 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare6 obs.

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