Sopchoppy

Ecosystem Overview

The Sopchoppy ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Wakulla 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. Compared to nearby Wakulla County, Sopchoppy hosts 10% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Wakulla County

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.26 obs.

Peucetia viridans

Lynx Spiders

Very Common1 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias tomentosa

Common0.96 obs.

Carphephorus odoratissimus

Common0.94 obs.

Cliftonia monophylla

Titi

Common0.89 obs.

Gentiana pennelliana

Common0.81 obs.

Xyris caroliniana

Carolina Yelloweyed Grass

Common0.79 obs.

Asclepias viridula

Common0.69 obs.

Pinguicula pumila

Small Butterwort

Occasional0.66 obs.

Lobelia glandulosa

Occasional0.61 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.59 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.59 obs.

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Lobelia apalachicolensis

Occasional0.58 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Occasional0.55 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Rare0.55 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

Bamboovine

Rare0.55 obs.

Asclepias lanceolata

Rare0.54 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakulla County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+10% vs. current

Wakulla State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Bradwell Bay Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Saint Marks

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+5% vs. current

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

in Wakulla

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+10% vs. current

E. Guy Revell, Junior Nature Trail Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Ochlockonee River State Park

in Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+3% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+84% 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 Wakulla County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakulla County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

+10% vs. current

Wakulla State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Bradwell Bay Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Saint Marks

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+5% vs. current

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

in Wakulla

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+10% vs. current

E. Guy Revell, Junior Nature Trail Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Ochlockonee River State Park

in Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+3% vs. current

Crawfordville

Importance: 0.60

43 species

+84% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.26 obs.

Peucetia viridans

Lynx Spiders

Very Common1 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias tomentosa

Common0.96 obs.

Carphephorus odoratissimus

Common0.94 obs.

Cliftonia monophylla

Titi

Common0.89 obs.

Gentiana pennelliana

Common0.81 obs.

Xyris caroliniana

Carolina Yelloweyed Grass

Common0.79 obs.

Asclepias viridula

Common0.69 obs.

Pinguicula pumila

Small Butterwort

Occasional0.66 obs.

Lobelia glandulosa

Occasional0.61 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.59 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.59 obs.

No image

Lobelia apalachicolensis

Occasional0.58 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Occasional0.55 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Rare0.55 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

Bamboovine

Rare0.55 obs.

Asclepias lanceolata

Rare0.54 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Wakulla County

+10% species diversity