Cross City

Ecosystem Overview

The Cross City ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Dixie 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 Dixie County nearby has 85% more documented species, Cross City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #83 for species diversity among 100 Dixie County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixie County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Very Common1 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

Radish

Very Common0.99 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Very Common0.98 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common0.06 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Very Common0.05 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.05 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Common0.02 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Cutworm Moth

Common0.02 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Common0.02 obs.

Calidris melanotos

Pond Bird

Common0.02 obs.

Psorophora columbiae

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dixie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixie County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Forest Systems Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Horseshoe Beach

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-54% vs. current

Yellow Jacket Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-86% vs. current

Anderson Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-80% vs. current

Cross City Airport

in Cross City

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-50% vs. current

Shired Island

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-86% 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 Dixie County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Very Common1 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

Radish

Very Common0.99 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Very Common0.98 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common0.06 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Very Common0.05 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.05 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Common0.02 obs.

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Cutworm Moth

Common0.02 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Common0.02 obs.

Calidris melanotos

Pond Bird

Common0.02 obs.

Psorophora columbiae

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dixie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixie County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Forest Systems Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Horseshoe Beach

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-54% vs. current

Yellow Jacket Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-86% vs. current

Anderson Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-80% vs. current

Cross City Airport

in Cross City

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-50% vs. current

Shired Island

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-86% 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixie County

-85% species diversity