Troy Springs State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Troy Springs State Park ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lafayette County nearby has 39% more documented species, Troy Springs State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 64 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 64 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common3 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common1.73 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Gold-Foot Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Very Common1 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

White Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Twolined Spittlebug

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black & White Warbler

Common1 obs.

Catharus minimus

Crey-Cheeked Thrush

Common1 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Common1 obs.

Hypselonotus punctiventris

Occasional1 obs.

Alcaeorrhynchus grandis

Occasional1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional1 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Vella americana

Rare1 obs.

Schinia trifascia

Three-Lined Flower Moth

Rare1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Rare0.83 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-39% vs. current

Mallory Swamp

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-41% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+12% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+683% vs. current

Grady Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+213% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+370% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+370% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+488% 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 Lafayette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-39% vs. current

Mallory Swamp

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-41% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+12% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+683% vs. current

Grady Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+213% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+370% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+370% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+488% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common3 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common1.73 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Gold-Foot Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Very Common1 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

White Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Twolined Spittlebug

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black & White Warbler

Common1 obs.

Catharus minimus

Crey-Cheeked Thrush

Common1 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Common1 obs.

Hypselonotus punctiventris

Occasional1 obs.

Alcaeorrhynchus grandis

Occasional1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional1 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Vella americana

Rare1 obs.

Schinia trifascia

Three-Lined Flower Moth

Rare1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Rare0.83 obs.

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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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 64 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

-39% species diversity