Wauchula Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Wauchula Hills ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hardee County nearby has 32% more documented species, Wauchula Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 41 Hardee County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardee County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common0.43 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.29 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Very Common0.27 obs.

Laportea aestuans

West Indian Woodnettle

Very Common0.26 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small Ballmoss

Very Common0.24 obs.

Blattella germanica

Crotonbug

Common0.23 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Common0.23 obs.

Selenophorus palliatus

Common0.23 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common0.23 obs.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Common0.23 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.22 obs.

Tithonia diversifolia

Tree Marigold

Occasional0.22 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.18 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Occasional0.18 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

Fish Crow

Occasional0.16 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.15 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Occasional0.15 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Rare0.13 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water Lettuce

Rare0.12 obs.

Syzygium cumini

Java Plum

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-2% vs. current

Wauchula

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+79% vs. current

Zolfo Springs

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+355% vs. current

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-2% vs. current

Torrey

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+2% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+2% vs. current

Crewsville

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+67% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-2% vs. current

Wauchula

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+79% vs. current

Zolfo Springs

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+355% vs. current

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Importance: 0.60

51 species

-2% vs. current

Torrey

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+2% vs. current

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+2% vs. current

Crewsville

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+67% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Very Common0.43 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common0.29 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Very Common0.27 obs.

Laportea aestuans

West Indian Woodnettle

Very Common0.26 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small Ballmoss

Very Common0.24 obs.

Blattella germanica

Crotonbug

Common0.23 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Common0.23 obs.

Selenophorus palliatus

Common0.23 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Common0.23 obs.

Tridax procumbens

Coatbuttons

Common0.23 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.22 obs.

Tithonia diversifolia

Tree Marigold

Occasional0.22 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.18 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Occasional0.18 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

Fish Crow

Occasional0.16 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.15 obs.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Occasional0.15 obs.

Coccoloba uvifera

Seagrape

Rare0.13 obs.

Pistia stratiotes

Water Lettuce

Rare0.12 obs.

Syzygium cumini

Java Plum

Rare0.12 obs.

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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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardee County

-32% species diversity