Midtown

Ecosystem Overview

The Midtown ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Orlando nearby has 6% more documented species, Midtown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 57 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 57 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common29 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common28 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Very Common20 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian grass

Very Common8 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Common7 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Common6 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Common6 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common5 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common5 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common5 obs.

Macroptilium lathyroides

Wild Bushbean

Occasional4 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional4 obs.

Zachrysia provisoria

Garden zachrysia

Occasional4 obs.

Trigoniulus corallinus

Millipede

Occasional4 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional4 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Rare4 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+109%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-6% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-6% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-6% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

+154% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+755% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1467% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+109%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-6% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-6% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-6% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

+154% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+755% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1467% 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 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 57 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common29 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common28 obs.

Anadenobolus monilicornis

Very Common20 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian grass

Very Common8 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Common7 obs.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Common6 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Common6 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Common5 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common5 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Common5 obs.

Macroptilium lathyroides

Wild Bushbean

Occasional4 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional4 obs.

Zachrysia provisoria

Garden zachrysia

Occasional4 obs.

Trigoniulus corallinus

Millipede

Occasional4 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional4 obs.

Camponotus planatus

Rare4 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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