Volusia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Volusia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Volusia 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 Daytona Beach, Volusia County hosts 85% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 16 Volusia County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

+85% 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 Common52 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common18 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common15 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Vitis shuttleworthii

Caloosa grape

Very Common15 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common14 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common13 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common13 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common12 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Common12 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Occasional12 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional12 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional11 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional11 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Occasional11 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Rare11 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare10 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+85% vs. current

Deltona

Importance: 0.43

52 species

+92% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+1150% vs. current

New Smyrna Beach

Importance: 0.37

50 species

+100% vs. current

Ormond Beach

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+156% 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 Volusia County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Volusia County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Daytona Beach

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+85% vs. current

Deltona

Importance: 0.43

52 species

+92% vs. current

Deland

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+1150% vs. current

New Smyrna Beach

Importance: 0.37

50 species

+100% vs. current

Ormond Beach

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% vs. current

Spring Garden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Little Dipper

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port Orange

Importance: 0.33

39 species

+156% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Daytona Beach

+85% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common52 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common18 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common15 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Vitis shuttleworthii

Caloosa grape

Very Common15 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common14 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common13 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common13 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common13 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common12 obs.

Donax variabilis

coquina clam

Common12 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Occasional12 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional12 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional11 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional11 obs.

Avicennia germinans

Black mangrove

Occasional11 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Rare11 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Rare10 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare10 obs.

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