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Bivens Arm

Ecosystem Overview

The Bivens Arm ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in alachua county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 73% more documented species, Bivens Arm offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 alachua county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

27
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
26
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 20 locations
70th percentile for diversity
vs. Gainesville
-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common4 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.
Baliosus nervosus

Baliosus nervosus

Very Common1 obs.
Scirtes orbiculatus

Scirtes orbiculatus

Common1 obs.
Ischnura ramburii

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.
Caryomyia urnula

Caryomyia urnula

Common1 obs.
Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Common1 obs.
Celticecis celtiphyllia

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.
Stenacris vitreipennis

Stenacris vitreipennis

Glassy-winged Toothpick Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Hypercompe scribonia

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.
Aramus guarauna

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.
Nycticorax nycticorax

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.
Egretta caerulea

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.
Falco peregrinus

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.
Rynchops niger

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Rare1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Rare1 obs.

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