Hourglass Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Hourglass Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Reedy Creek Improvement District, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake Buena Vista nearby has 91% more documented species, Hourglass Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Reedy Creek Improvement District County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Buena Vista

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia simulata

Very Common1 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Reedy Creek Improvement District County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Buena Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-91% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-25% vs. current

Discovery River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

0% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+29% vs. current

World Showcase Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+29% vs. current

Seven Seas Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Cinderella's Castle Moat

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% 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 Reedy Creek Improvement District County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Reedy Creek Improvement District County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Buena Vista

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-91% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-25% vs. current

Discovery River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

0% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+29% vs. current

World Showcase Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+29% vs. current

Seven Seas Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Cinderella's Castle Moat

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Buena Vista

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia simulata

Very Common1 obs.

Sagittaria lancifolia

lance-leaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Common1 obs.

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