Green Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Green Pond ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Alachua County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 84% more documented species, Green Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 20 Alachua County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 20 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common5 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common2 obs.

Coryphaeschna ingens

Regal Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus lineola

Striped Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Common Idia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-84% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-33% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-81% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-41% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-36% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-24% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+14% 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 Alachua County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-84% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-33% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-81% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-41% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-36% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-24% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+14% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 20 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common5 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common2 obs.

Coryphaeschna ingens

Regal Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Very Common1 obs.

Tabanus lineola

Striped Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

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