Worthington Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Worthington Springs ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Union 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. While Union County nearby has 1% more documented species, Worthington Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 41 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pteronotropis metallicus

Metallic Shiner

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common1.39 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Very Common1.28 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common1.21 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common1.15 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common1.14 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common1.13 obs.

Etheostoma edwini

Brown Darter

Common1 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Common1 obs.

Lucania goodei

Bluefin Killifish

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional1 obs.

Amia calva

Bowfin

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-Shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional0.94 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Occasional0.92 obs.

Phanogomphus minutus

Cypress Clubtail

Occasional0.85 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Cow Oak

Occasional0.83 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Rare0.69 obs.

Rhododendron canescens

Mountain Azalea

Rare0.52 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

Dragonwood

Rare0.52 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Lake Butler

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+558% vs. current

Raiford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Worthington Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Chastain-seay City Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

0% vs. current

Dana

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+4% vs. current

Providence

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+508% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+618% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Lake Butler

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+558% vs. current

Raiford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Worthington Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Chastain-seay City Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

0% vs. current

Dana

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+4% vs. current

Providence

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+508% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+618% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Pteronotropis metallicus

Metallic Shiner

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common1.39 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Very Common1.28 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common1.21 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common1.15 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common1.14 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common1.13 obs.

Etheostoma edwini

Brown Darter

Common1 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Common1 obs.

Lucania goodei

Bluefin Killifish

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional1 obs.

Amia calva

Bowfin

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-Shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional0.94 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Occasional0.92 obs.

Phanogomphus minutus

Cypress Clubtail

Occasional0.85 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Cow Oak

Occasional0.83 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Rare0.69 obs.

Rhododendron canescens

Mountain Azalea

Rare0.52 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

Dragonwood

Rare0.52 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-1% species diversity