Lake Mare Prairie

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Mare Prairie ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange 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 Orlando nearby has 93% more documented species, Lake Mare Prairie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 57 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 57 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-93% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-93% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-93% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

-81% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Lake Lawne

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-93% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-93% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-93% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

-81% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Lake 2

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-36% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Lake Lawne

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+40% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 57 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common1 obs.

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