Charlotte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Charlotte County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlotte 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Charlotte County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Punta Gorda

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common57 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common29 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common28 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common21 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common20 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common16 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common15 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Common15 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common13 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common12 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional11 obs.

Rhynchospora tracyi

Occasional11 obs.

Calopogon pallidus

Occasional11 obs.

Chaptalia tomentosa

woolly sunbonnet

Occasional11 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias pedicellata

Occasional11 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare10 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare10 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Charlotte County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Punta Gorda

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ollies Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kiwanis Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 Charlotte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Charlotte County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Punta Gorda

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ollies Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kiwanis Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Punta Gorda

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common57 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common29 obs.

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common28 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common21 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common20 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common16 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common15 obs.

Lyonia fruticosa

Common15 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common13 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common12 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional11 obs.

Rhynchospora tracyi

Occasional11 obs.

Calopogon pallidus

Occasional11 obs.

Chaptalia tomentosa

woolly sunbonnet

Occasional11 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias pedicellata

Occasional11 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare10 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare10 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare10 obs.

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