Hardee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardee County ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wauchula, Hardee County hosts 691% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Hardee County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wauchula

+691% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Very Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common3 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Rare2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1143%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wauchula

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+691% vs. current

Zolfo Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+2800% 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 Hardee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1143%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wauchula

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+691% vs. current

Zolfo Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+2800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wauchula

+691% species diversity

southern toad

Rare2 obs.

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