Otter Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Otter Pond ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Myers nearby has 68% more documented species, Otter Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 12 Lee County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 12 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Myers

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Oreochromis aureus

Blue tilapia

Very Common3 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Very Common3 obs.

Pelmatolapia mariae

Spotted tilapia

Very Common2 obs.

Chicobolus spinigerus

Florida ivory millipede

Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Marisa cornuarietis

giant ramshorn snail

Common1 obs.

Eleutherodactylus planirostris

Greenhouse Frog

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Rabbit-Foot Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Occasional1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco plum

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Chromolaena odorata

Siamweed

Rare1 obs.

Baccharis glomeruliflora

silverling

Rare1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-68% vs. current

Lee County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-68% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-68% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+220% vs. current

Wood Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+433% vs. current

Pop Ash Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+967% vs. current

Sanibel

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-68% vs. current

Fort Myers Beach

Importance: 0.30

80 species

-60% 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 Lee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Myers

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-68% vs. current

Lee County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-68% vs. current

Cape Coral

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-68% vs. current

Gator Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+220% vs. current

Wood Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+433% vs. current

Pop Ash Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+967% vs. current

Sanibel

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-68% vs. current

Fort Myers Beach

Importance: 0.30

80 species

-60% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 12 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Myers

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.

Oreochromis aureus

Blue tilapia

Very Common3 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Very Common3 obs.

Pelmatolapia mariae

Spotted tilapia

Very Common2 obs.

Chicobolus spinigerus

Florida ivory millipede

Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Marisa cornuarietis

giant ramshorn snail

Common1 obs.

Eleutherodactylus planirostris

Greenhouse Frog

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Phlebodium aureum

Rabbit-Foot Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Occasional1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco plum

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Chromolaena odorata

Siamweed

Rare1 obs.

Baccharis glomeruliflora

silverling

Rare1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.

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