Upper Myakka Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Myakka Lake ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Sarasota County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sarasota nearby has 84% more documented species, Upper Myakka Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Sarasota 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Sarasota

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Bacopa rotundifolia

disc water hyssop

Common1 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Sarasota County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Sarasota

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-84% vs. current

Sarasota County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

Venice

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-84% vs. current

Red Bug Slough

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+300% vs. current

Regatta Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+700% vs. current

Bird Key

in Sarasota

Importance: 0.17

1 species

+1500% 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 Sarasota County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Sarasota County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Sarasota

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-84% vs. current

Sarasota County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

Venice

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-84% vs. current

Red Bug Slough

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+300% vs. current

Regatta Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+700% vs. current

Bird Key

in Sarasota

Importance: 0.17

1 species

+1500% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Sarasota

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common2 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Bacopa rotundifolia

disc water hyssop

Common1 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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