Sumter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sumter County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Sumter 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 Black Lake, Sumter County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Sumter County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Black Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common17 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common11 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common10 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common9 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common9 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common9 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common8 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Brazilian Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional7 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare6 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare6 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Sumter County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Bushnell

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+733% vs. current

Village Of Fenney

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+194% 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 Sumter County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Sumter County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Bushnell

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+733% vs. current

Village Of Fenney

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+194% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Black Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common17 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common11 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common10 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common9 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common9 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common9 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common8 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Brazilian Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional7 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare6 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare6 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Rare5 obs.

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