Columbia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia 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 Lake City, Columbia County hosts 355% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake City

+355% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common9 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common7 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma edwini

Brown Darter

Very Common5 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin molly

Very Common5 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common4 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Common4 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common4 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Common4 obs.

Percina westfalli

Common4 obs.

Lepomis punctatus

Stumpknocker

Common3 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Occasional3 obs.

Lucania goodei

Bluefin killifish

Occasional3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional3 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Occasional3 obs.

Scleria triglomerata

whip nutrush

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare3 obs.

Kinosternon baurii

Striped Mud Turtle

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake City

Importance: 0.37

22 species

+355% vs. current

Fort White

Importance: 0.26

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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake City

Importance: 0.37

22 species

+355% vs. current

Fort White

Importance: 0.26

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake City

+355% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common9 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common7 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma edwini

Brown Darter

Very Common5 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin molly

Very Common5 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common4 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Common4 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Common4 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Common4 obs.

Percina westfalli

Common4 obs.

Lepomis punctatus

Stumpknocker

Common3 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Occasional3 obs.

Lucania goodei

Bluefin killifish

Occasional3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional3 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Occasional3 obs.

Scleria triglomerata

whip nutrush

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare3 obs.

Kinosternon baurii

Striped Mud Turtle

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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