Otter Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Otter Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Wakulla County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wakulla County nearby has 87% more documented species, Otter Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Wakulla County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Wakulla County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Agasicles hygrophila

Very Common7 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common3 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Common1 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakulla County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-87% vs. current

Headquarters Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-52% vs. current

Sand Cove

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1200% vs. current

St. Marks

Importance: 0.32

24 species

-46% vs. current

Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+333% vs. current

Picnic Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+117% vs. current

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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 Wakulla County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wakulla County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakulla County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-87% vs. current

Headquarters Pond

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-52% vs. current

Sand Cove

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1200% vs. current

St. Marks

Importance: 0.32

24 species

-46% vs. current

Sopchoppy

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+333% vs. current

Picnic Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+117% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Wakulla County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Agasicles hygrophila

Very Common7 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common3 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

herb-of-grace

Common1 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

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