Defuniak Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Defuniak Springs ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Walton County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Walton County nearby has 88% more documented species, Defuniak Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Walton County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Walton County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common1 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common1 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Common1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Walton County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Walton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Campbell Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Alaqua

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Walton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Walton County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Walton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Campbell Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Alaqua

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Walton County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Sesbania vesicaria

bladderpod

Very Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common1 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common1 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Common1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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