Lake Elberta

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Elberta ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Leon County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tallahassee nearby has 72% more documented species, Lake Elberta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Leon County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Tallahassee

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.

Motacilla alba

white wagtail

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional1 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leon County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-72% vs. current

Leon County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-72% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-38% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+56% vs. current

Lake Hall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Lake Iamonia

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Winewood Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Hammock Sink

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% 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 Leon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leon County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-72% vs. current

Leon County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-72% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-38% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+56% vs. current

Lake Hall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Lake Iamonia

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Winewood Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Hammock Sink

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Tallahassee

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.

Motacilla alba

white wagtail

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional1 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-billed Dowitcher

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

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