Seminole County

Ecosystem Overview

The Seminole County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Seminole 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. Compared to nearby Sanford, Seminole County hosts 203% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 23 Seminole County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 23 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Sanford

+203% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Very Common62 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common49 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common29 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common29 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common28 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common28 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common28 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Common27 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common26 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common26 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Common25 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Occasional24 obs.

Ophiocordyceps camponoti-floridani

Occasional24 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

tarflower

Occasional23 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional23 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Occasional22 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional22 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Rare22 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare21 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Seminole County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 23 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Sanford

+203% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Very Common62 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common49 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common29 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Very Common29 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common28 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common28 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common28 obs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Common27 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common26 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common26 obs.

Lyonia ferruginea

dragonwood

Common25 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Occasional24 obs.

Ophiocordyceps camponoti-floridani

Occasional24 obs.

Bejaria racemosa

tarflower

Occasional23 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional23 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Occasional22 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional22 obs.

Urena lobata

Caesarweed

Rare22 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare21 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Rare21 obs.

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