Lake Rianhard

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Rianhard ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Osceola County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kissimmee nearby has 75% more documented species, Lake Rianhard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 12 Osceola County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Kissimmee

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Very Common1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Kissimmee

Importance: 0.45

28 species

-75% vs. current

Osceola County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-61% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+75% 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 Osceola County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osceola County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Kissimmee

Importance: 0.45

28 species

-75% vs. current

Osceola County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-61% vs. current

Lake Cecile

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Lake Runnymede

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Lake Jackson

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+75% 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Kissimmee

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooter

Very Common1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

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