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Lake Alice

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Alice ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in alachua county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 76% more documented species, Lake Alice offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 alachua county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

24
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
22
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
13
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#8
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#8 of 20 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Gainesville
-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common11 obs.
Apalone ferox

Apalone ferox

Florida Softshell Turtle

Very Common5 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common5 obs.
Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common3 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.
Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Florida Gar

Common2 obs.
Oreochromis aureus

Oreochromis aureus

Blue tilapia

Common2 obs.
Micropterus salmoides

Micropterus salmoides

large-mouth bass

Common2 obs.
Egretta caerulea

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common2 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common2 obs.
Libellula vibrans

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.
Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional1 obs.
Lithobates sphenocephalus

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.
Pseudemys nelsoni

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida red-bellied turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.
Scincella lateralis

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare1 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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