Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake 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 Sumner Lake, Lake County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Lake 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common18 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common18 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common16 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common15 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common15 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common12 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common12 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common11 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Common11 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common11 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common11 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional11 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional10 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional9 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare8 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare8 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Harris

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Griffin

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clermont

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Eustis

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Tavares

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% vs. current

Howey-in-the-hills

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Groveland

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Umatilla

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Harris

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Griffin

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clermont

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Eustis

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Tavares

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% vs. current

Howey-in-the-hills

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Groveland

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Umatilla

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common18 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common18 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common16 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common15 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common15 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common12 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common12 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common11 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Common11 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common11 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common11 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional11 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional10 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional9 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional9 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare8 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare8 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare8 obs.

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