Lake Maggiore

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Maggiore ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Pinellas County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pinellas County nearby has 75% more documented species, Lake Maggiore offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 27 Pinellas County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 27 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-75% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common8 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.

Prionus pocularis

Tooth-Necked Longhorn Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Orsilochides guttata

Common1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common1 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum secundum

lopsided Indian grass

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema acuminatum

Occasional1 obs.

Spermacoce verticillata

shrubby false buttonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Aeschynomene americana

joint-vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoides tuberculata

Red-rim melania

Occasional1 obs.

Eumorpha labruscae

Gaudy Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-75% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-55% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-75% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-17% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-4% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+525% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+733% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+733% 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 Pinellas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pinellas County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Pinellas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-75% vs. current

Largo

Importance: 0.38

56 species

-55% vs. current

Dunedin

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-75% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-17% vs. current

Blossom Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-4% vs. current

Sawgrass Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+525% vs. current

Walsingham Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+733% vs. current

Jungle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+733% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 27 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Pinellas County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common8 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common3 obs.

Prionus pocularis

Tooth-Necked Longhorn Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Orsilochides guttata

Common1 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common1 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum secundum

lopsided Indian grass

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema acuminatum

Occasional1 obs.

Spermacoce verticillata

shrubby false buttonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Aeschynomene americana

joint-vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoides tuberculata

Red-rim melania

Occasional1 obs.

Eumorpha labruscae

Gaudy Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Rare1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare1 obs.

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