Saint Andrew Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Andrew Bay ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Bay 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 Panama City nearby has 12% more documented species, Saint Andrew Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Bay County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Panama City

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Hypocharassus pruinosus

Very Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Very Common1 obs.

Lytechinus variegatus

Variegated Urchin

Very Common1 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

Very Common1 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Very Common1 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Common1 obs.

Serranus subligarius

Belted sandfish

Common1 obs.

Parablennius marmoreus

Seaweed Blenny

Common1 obs.

Gelochelidon nilotica

gull-billed tern

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bay County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Panama City

Importance: 0.44

16 species

-12% vs. current

Bay County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Panama City Beach

Importance: 0.36

19 species

-26% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Lynn Haven

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+40% vs. current

Mexico Beach

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-86% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Callaway

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1300% 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 Bay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bay County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Panama City

Importance: 0.44

16 species

-12% vs. current

Bay County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Panama City Beach

Importance: 0.36

19 species

-26% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Lynn Haven

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+40% vs. current

Mexico Beach

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-86% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Callaway

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1300% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Panama City

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Hypocharassus pruinosus

Very Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Very Common1 obs.

Lytechinus variegatus

Variegated Urchin

Very Common1 obs.

Atrina rigida

stiff penshell

Very Common1 obs.

Dinocardium robustum

Atlantic giant cockle

Very Common1 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Common1 obs.

Serranus subligarius

Belted sandfish

Common1 obs.

Parablennius marmoreus

Seaweed Blenny

Common1 obs.

Gelochelidon nilotica

gull-billed tern

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

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