Blossom Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Blossom Lake ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County nearby has 74% more documented species, Blossom Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 27 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Burnsius albezens

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Rare1 obs.

Agapostemon splendens

Brown-Winged Striped Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Leptotes cassius

Tropical Striped Blue

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-54% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-74% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-13% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+4% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+550% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+767% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+767% 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 Pinellas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-54% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-74% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-13% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+4% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+550% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+767% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+767% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 27 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Crocothemis servilia

Scarlet Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Common2 obs.

Burnsius albezens

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Common1 obs.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Rare1 obs.

Agapostemon splendens

Brown-Winged Striped Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Leptotes cassius

Tropical Striped Blue

Rare1 obs.

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