Mallory Swamp

Ecosystem Overview

The Mallory Swamp ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lafayette County, Mallory Swamp hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 64 Lafayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 64 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Elassoma evergladei

Everglades Pygmy Sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common4.75 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.56 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common3.43 obs.

Leptolucania ommata

Pygmy Killifish

Very Common3 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Common2.03 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Sixspotted Fishing Spider

Common2 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common1.91 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common1.88 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common1.87 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional1.6 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional1 obs.

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

Fetterbush

Rare1 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Rare1 obs.

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+193%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+3% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+88% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Troy Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

+68% vs. current

Grady Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+427% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+690% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+690% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+888% 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 Lafayette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+193%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafayette County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+3% vs. current

Lafayette Forest Wildlife And Environmental Area

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+88% vs. current

Mayo

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Troy Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

+68% vs. current

Grady Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+427% vs. current

Stuarts Landing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+690% vs. current

Hatchbend

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+690% vs. current

Grady

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+888% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Elassoma evergladei

Everglades Pygmy Sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common4.75 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.56 obs.

Dicerandra densiflora

Very Common3.43 obs.

Leptolucania ommata

Pygmy Killifish

Very Common3 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Common2.03 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Sixspotted Fishing Spider

Common2 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common1.91 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common1.88 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common1.87 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Occasional1.6 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Occasional1 obs.

Heterandria formosa

Mosqu

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Eubotrys racemosa

Fetterbush

Rare1 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Rare1 obs.

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Rare1 obs.

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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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 64 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette County

+3% species diversity