Marion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion 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 5 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocala

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common68 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common42 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common38 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common35 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common33 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common21 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Common21 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common19 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common16 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Common16 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common16 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional15 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Occasional15 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional15 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Occasional15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Occasional14 obs.

Bidens alba

Rare14 obs.

Macaca mulatta

Rhesus macaque

Rare14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marion County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocala

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Weir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Tuscawilla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sholom Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Marion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marion County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocala

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Weir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Tuscawilla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sholom Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocala

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common68 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common42 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common38 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common35 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common33 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common21 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Common21 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common19 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common16 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Common16 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Common16 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional15 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Occasional15 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional15 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Occasional15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional14 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Occasional14 obs.

Bidens alba

Rare14 obs.

Macaca mulatta

Rhesus macaque

Rare14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare13 obs.

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