Torrey

Ecosystem Overview

The Torrey ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hardee County nearby has 34% more documented species, Torrey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 41 Hardee County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 41 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardee County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Syzygium cumini

Java Plum

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.56 obs.

Selenophorus palliatus

Very Common0.42 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common0.42 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small Ballmoss

Very Common0.42 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common0.42 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Common0.42 obs.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Common0.42 obs.

Blattella germanica

Crotonbug

Common0.42 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.39 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional0.33 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water Lettuce

Occasional0.3 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin Molly

Occasional0.3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.29 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Occasional0.27 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Occasional0.26 obs.

Columbina passerina

Ground Dove

Rare0.26 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare0.26 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

Dixie Aster

Rare0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-34% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-4% vs. current

Wauchula

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+75% vs. current

Zolfo Springs

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+345% vs. current

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-4% vs. current

Wauchula Hills

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-2% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.50

49 species

0% vs. current

Crewsville

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+63% 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 Hardee County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Syzygium cumini

Java Plum

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.56 obs.

Selenophorus palliatus

Very Common0.42 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Very Common0.42 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small Ballmoss

Very Common0.42 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common0.42 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Common0.42 obs.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Common0.42 obs.

Blattella germanica

Crotonbug

Common0.42 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.39 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional0.33 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water Lettuce

Occasional0.3 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin Molly

Occasional0.3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.29 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Brown Anole

Occasional0.27 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Occasional0.26 obs.

Columbina passerina

Ground Dove

Rare0.26 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare0.26 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

Dixie Aster

Rare0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-34% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-4% vs. current

Wauchula

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+75% vs. current

Zolfo Springs

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+345% vs. current

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-4% vs. current

Wauchula Hills

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-2% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.50

49 species

0% vs. current

Crewsville

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+63% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 41 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardee County

-34% species diversity