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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Caesarweed
Crested Caracara

Water Hickory

Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Buttonbush
Gator

Bay Biscayne Creeping-Oxeye

Swamp Laurel Oak

Calusa Grape
Farkleberry

Walter'S Viburnum

American Snowbell

Saw-Palmetto

Scrub Jay
Maypop

Air Yam

Black Torch

Rough Mexican Clover
Turkey Tangle Fogfruit
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in DeSoto County County, Florida
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 DeSoto County County.
The Arcadia ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in DeSoto County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 49 DeSoto County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.