Glades County

Ecosystem Overview

The Glades County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Glades 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 Moore Haven, Glades County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Glades 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore Haven

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common14 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common3 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Common3 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Occasional2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Rhynchospora megalocarpa

Occasional2 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water lettuce

Rare2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare2 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Glades County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Moore Haven

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 Glades County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Glades County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Moore Haven

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore Haven

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Caracara plancus

Crested Caracara

Very Common14 obs.

Aphelocoma coerulescens

Florida Scrub-Jay

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common3 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Common3 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Occasional2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Rhynchospora megalocarpa

Occasional2 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water lettuce

Rare2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare2 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Rare2 obs.

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