Olustee

Ecosystem Overview

The Olustee ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Baker County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baker County nearby has 29% more documented species, Olustee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 65 Baker County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 65 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Baker County

-29% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Rhynchospora colorata

Star Sedge

Very Common0.88 obs.

Salix caroliniana

Carolina Willow

Very Common0.49 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

Fish Crow

Very Common0.48 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common0.47 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Very Common0.45 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

Flyweed

Common0.42 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common0.42 obs.

Hyla femoralis

Common0.41 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.41 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common0.4 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Common0.39 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.35 obs.

Seymeria cassioides

Yaupon Black-Senna

Occasional0.28 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Occasional0.26 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Occasional0.19 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Occasional0.19 obs.

Eurycea quadridigitata

Dwarf Salamander

Occasional0.18 obs.

Carphephorus paniculatus

Rare0.16 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Lady'S Tresses

Rare0.15 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Rare0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baker County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Baker County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-29% vs. current

Saint Mary's Shoals

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-31% vs. current

Olustee Experimental Forest

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-29% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-27% vs. current

Glen Saint Mary

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+189% vs. current

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

in Sanderson

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-13% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+206% vs. current

Labuena

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+267% 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 Baker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baker County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Baker County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-29% vs. current

Saint Mary's Shoals

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-31% vs. current

Olustee Experimental Forest

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-29% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-27% vs. current

Glen Saint Mary

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+189% vs. current

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

in Sanderson

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-13% vs. current

MacClenny

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+206% vs. current

Labuena

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+267% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 65 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Baker County

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Rhynchospora colorata

Star Sedge

Very Common0.88 obs.

Salix caroliniana

Carolina Willow

Very Common0.49 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

Fish Crow

Very Common0.48 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common0.47 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Very Common0.45 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

Flyweed

Common0.42 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common0.42 obs.

Hyla femoralis

Common0.41 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.41 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common0.4 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Common0.39 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Occasional0.35 obs.

Seymeria cassioides

Yaupon Black-Senna

Occasional0.28 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Occasional0.26 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Occasional0.19 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Occasional0.19 obs.

Eurycea quadridigitata

Dwarf Salamander

Occasional0.18 obs.

Carphephorus paniculatus

Rare0.16 obs.

Spiranthes vernalis

Spring Lady'S Tresses

Rare0.15 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Rare0.15 obs.

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