Duck Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Duck Pond ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Okaloosa County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Okaloosa County nearby has 86% more documented species, Duck Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 7 Okaloosa County County natural areas, placing it in the 29th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 7 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Okaloosa County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Enallagma concisum

Cherry Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Progomphus bellei

Belle's Sanddragon

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common1 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Common1 obs.

Lepomis marginatus

Dollar sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates grylio

Pig Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okaloosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Okaloosa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fort Walton Beach

Importance: 0.38

48 species

-71% vs. current

Crestview

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Niceville

Importance: 0.33

15 species

-7% vs. current

Valparaiso

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+367% vs. current

Mary Esther

Importance: 0.26

43 species

-67% 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 Okaloosa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okaloosa County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Okaloosa County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fort Walton Beach

Importance: 0.38

48 species

-71% vs. current

Crestview

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Niceville

Importance: 0.33

15 species

-7% vs. current

Valparaiso

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+367% vs. current

Mary Esther

Importance: 0.26

43 species

-67% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 7 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Okaloosa County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Enallagma concisum

Cherry Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Progomphus bellei

Belle's Sanddragon

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela trifasciata

Mudflat Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common1 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Common1 obs.

Lepomis marginatus

Dollar sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates grylio

Pig Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Occasional1 obs.

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