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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Gator
Brown Anole
Spanish Moss
Gray Squirrel
Anhinga

Hen'S Eyes


Cuban Treefrog
Green Anole
Great Blue Heron
Paper Mulberry

Cabbage Palm
French-Mulberry

Asian Lady Beetle
Great Egret
Common Cardinal
Green Clearwing
Red-Shouldered Hawk
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The Gainesville ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Alachua County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alachua County, Gainesville hosts 1% more species diversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida
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 Alachua County County.