Citrus County

Ecosystem Overview

The Citrus County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Citrus 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 Dumb Bunny Pond, Citrus County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Citrus 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dumb Bunny Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arnoglossum floridanum

Very Common41 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common31 obs.

Trichostema microphyllum

Very Common30 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Very Common28 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Very Common28 obs.

Asimina obovata

flag pawpaw

Common26 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common24 obs.

Balduina angustifolia

Common23 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common23 obs.

Berlandiera subacaulis

Common22 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Spoon-Leaf Yucca

Common21 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional21 obs.

Phoebanthus grandiflora

Florida false sunflower

Occasional20 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional20 obs.

Ilex ambigua

Occasional19 obs.

Ageratina jucunda

Occasional19 obs.

Geobalanus oblongifolius

Occasional18 obs.

Ceanothus microphyllus

Rare18 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare17 obs.

Palafoxia integrifolia

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Citrus County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Crystal River

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Inverness

Importance: 0.32

40 species

+150% vs. current

Homosassa Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 Citrus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Citrus County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Crystal River

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Inverness

Importance: 0.32

40 species

+150% vs. current

Homosassa Springs

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dumb Bunny Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arnoglossum floridanum

Very Common41 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common31 obs.

Trichostema microphyllum

Very Common30 obs.

Eriogonum tomentosum

Very Common28 obs.

Carphephorus corymbosus

Very Common28 obs.

Asimina obovata

flag pawpaw

Common26 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Common24 obs.

Balduina angustifolia

Common23 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common23 obs.

Berlandiera subacaulis

Common22 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Spoon-Leaf Yucca

Common21 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional21 obs.

Phoebanthus grandiflora

Florida false sunflower

Occasional20 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional20 obs.

Ilex ambigua

Occasional19 obs.

Ageratina jucunda

Occasional19 obs.

Geobalanus oblongifolius

Occasional18 obs.

Ceanothus microphyllus

Rare18 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare17 obs.

Palafoxia integrifolia

Rare16 obs.

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