Lake Alice

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Alice ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Alachua County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 76% more documented species, Lake Alice offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 Alachua 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 20 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Common2 obs.

Oreochromis aureus

Blue tilapia

Common2 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

large-mouth bass

Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-76% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-76% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-71% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-11% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-4% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+14% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+50% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+71% 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

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-76% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-76% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-71% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-11% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-4% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+14% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+50% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+71% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 20 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Common2 obs.

Oreochromis aureus

Blue tilapia

Common2 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

large-mouth bass

Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare1 obs.

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