Bivens Arm

Ecosystem Overview

The Bivens Arm ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Alachua County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 73% more documented species, Bivens Arm offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 Alachua County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-73% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Baliosus nervosus

Very Common1 obs.

Scirtes orbiculatus

Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia urnula

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Stenacris vitreipennis

Glassy-winged Toothpick Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-73% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-73% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+13% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-67% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+8% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+29% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+69% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+93% 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

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-73% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-73% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+13% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-67% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+8% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+29% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+69% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+93% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Baliosus nervosus

Very Common1 obs.

Scirtes orbiculatus

Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia urnula

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Stenacris vitreipennis

Glassy-winged Toothpick Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Rare1 obs.

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