Seep

Ecosystem Overview

The Seep ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Alachua County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 17% more documented species, Seep offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Alachua County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common6 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common3 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common2 obs.

Clinopodium brownei

Common2 obs.

Zizaniopsis miliacea

giant-cutgrass

Common2 obs.

Hygrophila polysperma

Indian swampweed

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare2 obs.

Lethocerus uhleri

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+102%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+246% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+207% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+232% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+295% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+419% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+493% 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 Alachua County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+102%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-17% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+246% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+207% vs. current

Newnans Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+232% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+295% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+419% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+493% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common6 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common3 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common2 obs.

Clinopodium brownei

Common2 obs.

Zizaniopsis miliacea

giant-cutgrass

Common2 obs.

Hygrophila polysperma

Indian swampweed

Occasional2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare2 obs.

Lethocerus uhleri

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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