Exchange Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Exchange Island ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Duval County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jacksonville nearby has 77% more documented species, Exchange Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Duval County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Jacksonville

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Eurycotis floridana

skunk cockroach

Very Common1 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Common1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common1 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Common1 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Rare1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-77% vs. current

Duval County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-77% vs. current

Craig Creek

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+283% vs. current

Spainish Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area South Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Pottsburg Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Lake Oneida

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Lake Ray

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% 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 Duval County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Duval County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-77% vs. current

Duval County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-77% vs. current

Craig Creek

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+283% vs. current

Spainish Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area South Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Pottsburg Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Lake Oneida

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Lake Ray

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Jacksonville

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Eurycotis floridana

skunk cockroach

Very Common1 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Common1 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common1 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem thorn

Common1 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Rare1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Rare1 obs.

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