Orange County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 57 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 57 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common313 obs.

Lepomis punctatus

Stumpknocker

Very Common228 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common189 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common174 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common144 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common130 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Common119 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common112 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common107 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common103 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common101 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional89 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional86 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Occasional82 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional74 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional72 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional63 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Rare63 obs.

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Rare63 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare60 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

+170% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Hart

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

+170% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Hart

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 57 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common313 obs.

Lepomis punctatus

Stumpknocker

Very Common228 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common189 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common174 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common144 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common130 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Common119 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common112 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common107 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common103 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common101 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional89 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional86 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Occasional82 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional74 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional72 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional63 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Rare63 obs.

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Rare63 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare60 obs.

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