Hamilton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamilton County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jasper, Hamilton County hosts 7300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Hamilton 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper

+7300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common5 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common4 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus cuneifolius

Sand Blackberry

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Agalinis fasciculata

beach false foxglove

Common2 obs.

Gaylussacia tomentosa

Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common2 obs.

Orphulella pelidna

Spotted-Winged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca damnifica

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Parrhasius m-album

White M Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Chortophaga australior

Southern Green-Striped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+7300% vs. current

White Springs

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1380% 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 Hamilton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+7300% vs. current

White Springs

Importance: 0.25

5 species

+1380% 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper

+7300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common5 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Very Common4 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus cuneifolius

Sand Blackberry

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Agalinis fasciculata

beach false foxglove

Common2 obs.

Gaylussacia tomentosa

Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common2 obs.

Orphulella pelidna

Spotted-Winged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca damnifica

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Parrhasius m-album

White M Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Chortophaga australior

Southern Green-Striped Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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