Lake Jackson

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Jackson ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Leon County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tallahassee nearby has 55% more documented species, Lake Jackson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Leon County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Tallahassee

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Ludwigia leptocarpa

Very Common3 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common3 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Very Common2 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common2 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common1 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Selenisa sueroides

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leon County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-55% vs. current

Leon County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-55% vs. current

Lake Elberta

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+61% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+150% vs. current

Lake Hall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Winewood Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Hammock Sink

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Lake Iamonia

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% 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 Leon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Leon County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Tallahassee

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-55% vs. current

Leon County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-55% vs. current

Lake Elberta

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+61% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+150% vs. current

Lake Hall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Winewood Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Hammock Sink

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Lake Iamonia

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Tallahassee

-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Ludwigia leptocarpa

Very Common3 obs.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common3 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Very Common2 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Common2 obs.

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Common1 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Selenisa sueroides

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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