Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Monticello, Jefferson County hosts 25% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Monticello

+25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common36 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common22 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common17 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common16 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common15 obs.

Pomacea paludosa

Florida applesnail

Common15 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common13 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common10 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water lettuce

Common9 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common9 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common8 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional8 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Occasional8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional8 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Occasional7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional7 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

sweet magnolia

Occasional7 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Rare6 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Rare6 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monticello

Importance: 0.32

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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Monticello

Importance: 0.32

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 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. Monticello

+25% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common36 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common22 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common17 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common16 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common15 obs.

Pomacea paludosa

Florida applesnail

Common15 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common13 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common10 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water lettuce

Common9 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common9 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common8 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional8 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Occasional8 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional8 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Occasional7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional7 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

sweet magnolia

Occasional7 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Rare6 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Rare6 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Rare5 obs.

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