Lee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee 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 #3 for species diversity among 12 Lee 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Myers

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common101 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common71 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Very Common66 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common55 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common54 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common47 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common46 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Common42 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common42 obs.

Nerodia fasciata

Southern Water Snake

Common42 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common41 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional40 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional39 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional38 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Occasional37 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional37 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional36 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Rare35 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Rare33 obs.

Thamnophis saurita

Eastern Ribbon Snake

Rare33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Otter Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Wood Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pop Ash Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sanibel

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Myers Beach

Importance: 0.30

80 species

+25% 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 Lee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Otter Pond

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+213% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Wood Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pop Ash Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sanibel

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Myers Beach

Importance: 0.30

80 species

+25% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Myers

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common101 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common71 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Very Common66 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common55 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common54 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common47 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common46 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Common42 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common42 obs.

Nerodia fasciata

Southern Water Snake

Common42 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common41 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional40 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional39 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional38 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Occasional37 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional37 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional36 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Rare35 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Rare33 obs.

Thamnophis saurita

Eastern Ribbon Snake

Rare33 obs.

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