Greater Carrollwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Greater Carrollwood ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County nearby has 84% more documented species, Greater Carrollwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsborough County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common1 obs.

Psilotum nudum

whisk-fern

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Very Common1 obs.

Epipremnum aureum

devil's-ivy

Common1 obs.

Solanum diphyllum

Common1 obs.

Senna pendula

valamuerto

Common1 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Common1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Eumorpha fasciatus

Banded Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Occasional1 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen's eyes

Occasional1 obs.

Rhexia cubensis

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lake Flynn

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+100% vs. current

Ulele Spring

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+167% vs. current

Water

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-58% vs. current

Greater Northdale

Importance: 0.29

28 species

-43% vs. current

Hillsborough River

in Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.10

19 species

-16% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lake Flynn

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+100% vs. current

Ulele Spring

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+167% vs. current

Water

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-58% vs. current

Greater Northdale

Importance: 0.29

28 species

-43% vs. current

Hillsborough River

in Temple Terrace

Importance: 0.10

19 species

-16% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsborough County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common1 obs.

Psilotum nudum

whisk-fern

Very Common1 obs.

Tillandsia setacea

Very Common1 obs.

Epipremnum aureum

devil's-ivy

Common1 obs.

Solanum diphyllum

Common1 obs.

Senna pendula

valamuerto

Common1 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Common1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Eumorpha fasciatus

Banded Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Richardia grandiflora

Occasional1 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen's eyes

Occasional1 obs.

Rhexia cubensis

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

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