Pinellas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pinellas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas 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 Largo, Pinellas County hosts 79% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Largo

+79% 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 Common160 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common147 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common124 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common89 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common76 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common75 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common74 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common73 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common63 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common61 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common61 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional59 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional58 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional57 obs.

Bidens alba

Occasional57 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Occasional55 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional52 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Rare47 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare47 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare47 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

+79% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Pinellas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

+79% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Largo

+79% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common160 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common147 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common124 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common89 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common76 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common75 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common74 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common73 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common63 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common61 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common61 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional59 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional58 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional57 obs.

Bidens alba

Occasional57 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Occasional55 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional52 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Rare47 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Rare47 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Rare47 obs.

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