Yankeetown

Ecosystem Overview

The Yankeetown ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Florida, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Florida nearby has 16% more documented species, Yankeetown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #153 for species diversity among 634 Florida 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 634 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Very Common4 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Very Common3 obs.

Ximenia americana

yellow-plum

Very Common3 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Common3 obs.

Chiococca alba

West Indian snowberry

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis angustifolia

saltwater false willow

Occasional2 obs.

Forestiera segregata

Occasional2 obs.

Samolus ebracteatus

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Rare2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare1 obs.

Seirarctia echo

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-16% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-16% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-16% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-16% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-16% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-16% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-16% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

-5% 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 Florida.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Florida

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-16% vs. current

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-16% vs. current

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-16% vs. current

Miami

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-16% vs. current

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-16% vs. current

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-16% vs. current

Fort Lauderdale

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-16% vs. current

Pensacola

Importance: 0.54

88 species

-5% 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 634 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 634 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Florida

-16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Very Common4 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Very Common3 obs.

Ximenia americana

yellow-plum

Very Common3 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Common3 obs.

Chiococca alba

West Indian snowberry

Common2 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis angustifolia

saltwater false willow

Occasional2 obs.

Forestiera segregata

Occasional2 obs.

Samolus ebracteatus

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Rare2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare1 obs.

Seirarctia echo

Rare1 obs.

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