Okeechobee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Okeechobee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee, Okeechobee County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Okeechobee County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Okeechobee

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Agama picticauda

Very Common15 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Very Common11 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common7 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Very Common7 obs.

Poanes aaroni

Aaron'S Skipper

Common7 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common6 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common6 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Common5 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional5 obs.

Buchnera floridana

savanna bluehearts

Occasional5 obs.

Polites otho

Occasional5 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Rare4 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare4 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Okeechobee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Okeechobee

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% 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 Okeechobee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Okeechobee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Okeechobee

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Okeechobee

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agama picticauda

Very Common15 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Very Common11 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common7 obs.

Serenoa repens

saw-palmetto

Very Common7 obs.

Poanes aaroni

Aaron'S Skipper

Common7 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Common6 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common6 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Common5 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional5 obs.

Buchnera floridana

savanna bluehearts

Occasional5 obs.

Polites otho

Occasional5 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Rare4 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare4 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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