Lake Pierce

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Pierce ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk 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 Polk County nearby has 87% more documented species, Lake Pierce offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 18 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 18 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Pomacea paludosa

Florida applesnail

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-87% vs. current

Winter Haven

Importance: 0.40

13 species

0% vs. current

Bartow

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+63% vs. current

Lake Wales

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-58% vs. current

Lake Ariana

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-38% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-13% vs. current

Lake Mirror

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+63% vs. current

Lake Hollingsworth

Importance: 0.35

7 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-87% vs. current

Winter Haven

Importance: 0.40

13 species

0% vs. current

Bartow

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+63% vs. current

Lake Wales

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-58% vs. current

Lake Ariana

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-38% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-13% vs. current

Lake Mirror

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+63% vs. current

Lake Hollingsworth

Importance: 0.35

7 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

Regional Rank

Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 18 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Pomacea paludosa

Florida applesnail

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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