Treasure Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Treasure Island ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pinellas County nearby has 20% more documented species, Treasure Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 27 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common8 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Cinctura hunteria

Very Common4 obs.

Ipomoea pes-caprae

railroadvine

Very Common3 obs.

Arca zebra

turkey wing

Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common3 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Common2 obs.

Neoterebra dislocata

Common2 obs.

Megapitaria maculata

Calico Clam

Common2 obs.

Iva imbricata

Common2 obs.

Balanus trigonus

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Astrangia poculata

northern star coral

Occasional1 obs.

Parvilucina crenella

Occasional1 obs.

Lucinisca nassula

Occasional1 obs.

Mactrotoma fragilis

Occasional1 obs.

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Rare1 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

Rare1 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

+43% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-20% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+167% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+208% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+220% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2567% 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 Pinellas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

+43% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-20% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+167% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+208% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+220% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2567% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 27 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common8 obs.

Helianthus debilis

Cucumberleaf Sunflower

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Cinctura hunteria

Very Common4 obs.

Ipomoea pes-caprae

railroadvine

Very Common3 obs.

Arca zebra

turkey wing

Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common3 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Common2 obs.

Neoterebra dislocata

Common2 obs.

Megapitaria maculata

Calico Clam

Common2 obs.

Iva imbricata

Common2 obs.

Balanus trigonus

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Astrangia poculata

northern star coral

Occasional1 obs.

Parvilucina crenella

Occasional1 obs.

Lucinisca nassula

Occasional1 obs.

Mactrotoma fragilis

Occasional1 obs.

Argopecten gibbus

Calico scallop

Rare1 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

Rare1 obs.

Empyreuma pugione

Rare1 obs.

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