Crescent Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Crescent Lake ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pinellas County nearby has 70% more documented species, Crescent Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 27 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-70% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Common1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Lymire edwardsii

Occasional1 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Fregata magnificens

Magnificent Frigatebird

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Rare1 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-70% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-46% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-70% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+15% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+20% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% 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

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-70% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-46% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-70% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+15% vs. current

Lake Maggiore

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+20% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 27 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Hemiargus ceraunus

Ceraunus Blue

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Common1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Lymire edwardsii

Occasional1 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.

Fregata magnificens

Magnificent Frigatebird

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Rare1 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Rare1 obs.

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