Alachua
Ecosystem Overview
The Alachua ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in alachua county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 alachua county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Elanoides forficatus
Swallow-tailed Kite
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Phlox drummondii
pride-of-Texas
Hemiargus ceraunus
Ceraunus Blue
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Alachua County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Alachua. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Alachuawithin Alachua County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.