Escambia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Escambia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Escambia 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 Pensacola, Escambia County hosts 14% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Escambia County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pensacola

+14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chione elevata

Very Common31 obs.

Hesperapis oraria

Very Common26 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Very Common25 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Very Common24 obs.

Anadara transversa

transverse ark

Very Common19 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common16 obs.

Chionopsis intapurpurea

Common14 obs.

Spisula raveneli

Common12 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Common11 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common11 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional11 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional11 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional11 obs.

Bidens alba

Occasional10 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional10 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Rare9 obs.

Kalmia hirsuta

Rare9 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Escambia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% vs. current

Big Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Star Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Escambia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Escambia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

+14% vs. current

Big Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Star Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pensacola

+14% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chione elevata

Very Common31 obs.

Hesperapis oraria

Very Common26 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Very Common25 obs.

Noetia ponderosa

Ponderous Ark

Very Common24 obs.

Anadara transversa

transverse ark

Very Common19 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common16 obs.

Chionopsis intapurpurea

Common14 obs.

Spisula raveneli

Common12 obs.

Strombus pugilis

West Indian Fighting Conch

Common11 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common11 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional11 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional11 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Occasional11 obs.

Bidens alba

Occasional10 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional10 obs.

Ceratiola ericoides

sandhill-rosemary

Rare9 obs.

Kalmia hirsuta

Rare9 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Rare9 obs.

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