Dairy Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Dairy Pond ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in alachua 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 Gainesville nearby has 86% more documented species, Dairy Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 20 alachua county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Oreochromis niloticus
Nile tilapia
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Tramea carolina
Carolina Saddlebags
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Emilia fosbergii
Florida Tasselflower
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Alachua County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Dairy Pond. 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 Dairy Pondwithin Alachua County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.